Question 1

Bernard recently started following a vegan diet.  What is a possible disadvantage to following such a diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Low intake of certain minerals,including zinc,iron,and calcium 
B) High intake of vitamins C and E 
C) Low intake of saturated fats 
D) High intake of phytochemicals 
A) Low intake of certain minerals,including zinc,iron,and calcium 
B) High intake of vitamins C and E 
C) Low intake of saturated fats 
D) High intake of phytochemicals

Question 2

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrigenomics 
B) nutrigenetics 
C) nutrifanatics 
D) nutripronomics 
A) nutrigenomics 
B) nutrigenetics 
C) nutrifanatics 
D) nutripronomics

Question 3

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Hives 
B) Vomiting and/or diarrhea 
C) Swollen lips 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) Hives 
B) Vomiting and/or diarrhea 
C) Swollen lips 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following grains does NOT contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

A) Rye 
B) Graham flour 
C) Millet 
D) Semolina flour 
A) Rye 
B) Graham flour 
C) Millet 
D) Semolina flour

Question 5

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) PKU 
B) amino acid toxicity syndrome 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) IBD 
A) PKU 
B) amino acid toxicity syndrome 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) IBD

Question 6

Secondary structure refers to the structure of protein comprised of two or more polypeptide chains arranged together in a unique manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Amylase 
B) Cholecystokinin 
C) Trypsin 
D) Bile 
A) Amylase 
B) Cholecystokinin 
C) Trypsin 
D) Bile

Question 8

If a person's RDA for protein is 65 g,they weigh approximately ________ kg.

Accepted Answer

A) 82 
B) 180 
C) 155 
D) 52 
A) 82 
B) 180 
C) 155 
D) 52

Question 9

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia 
B) celiac disease 
C) measles 
D) diabetes 
A) hyperglycemia 
B) celiac disease 
C) measles 
D) diabetes

Question 10

Jacob is a healthy,active 14-year-old boy.Recently,he began to experience a growth spurt.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) activated 
C) inverted 
D) negative 
A) positive 
B) activated 
C) inverted 
D) negative

Question 11

An unpleasant physical reaction following consumption of sulfites is considered a food intolerance because it does not trigger the body's immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) arthritis 
D) stroke 
A) dehydration 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) arthritis 
D) stroke

Question 13

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) plasma membrane 
B) golgi apparatus 
C) DNA 
D) ribosomes 
A) plasma membrane 
B) golgi apparatus 
C) DNA 
D) ribosomes

Question 14

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease.The original cake recipe is made with eggs,flour,milk,sugar,vanilla,and butter.To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute ________ for the ________ in the recipe.

Accepted Answer

A) water;milk 
B) cornmeal;flour 
C) margarine;butter 
D) aspartame;sugar 
A) water;milk 
B) cornmeal;flour 
C) margarine;butter 
D) aspartame;sugar

Question 15

A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids bond through a ________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) condensation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) enzymatic 
D) aminopeptidase 
A) condensation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) enzymatic 
D) aminopeptidase

Question 16

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Slice of American cheese 
B) Vegetable salad with greens and baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of apple and watermelon chunks 
D) Peanut butter on crackers 
A) Slice of American cheese 
B) Vegetable salad with greens and baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of apple and watermelon chunks 
D) Peanut butter on crackers

Question 17

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries. 
B) Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. 
C) Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy,but insufficient high-quality protein. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries. 
B) Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. 
C) Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy,but insufficient high-quality protein. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 18

The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality.  Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

Accepted Answer

A) protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) 
B) biological value (BV) 
C) protein efficiency ratio (PER) 
D) recommended dietary allowance (RD
A)  
A) protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) 
B) biological value (BV) 
C) protein efficiency ratio (PER) 
D) recommended dietary allowance (RD
A)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition. 
B) In the United States,teenagers have the greatest risk of protein-energy malnutrition. 
C) Compared to children in other parts of the world,impoverished children in the United States have the highest risk of protein-energy malnutrition. 
D) Protein-energy malnutrition affects babies while they are breastfeeding. 
A) Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition. 
B) In the United States,teenagers have the greatest risk of protein-energy malnutrition. 
C) Compared to children in other parts of the world,impoverished children in the United States have the highest risk of protein-energy malnutrition. 
D) Protein-energy malnutrition affects babies while they are breastfeeding.

Question 20

The body uses proteins to make ________.

Accepted Answer

A) certain hormones 
B) trans fats 
C) magnesium ions 
D) calcium carbonate 
A) certain hormones 
B) trans fats 
C) magnesium ions 
D) calcium carbonate

Bernard recently started following a vegan diet. What is a possible disadvantage to following such a diet?

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects.This is an example of __________.

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?

Which of the following grains does NOT contain gluten?

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has ________.

Secondary structure refers to the structure of protein comprised of two or more polypeptide chains arranged together in a unique manner.

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

If a person's RDA for protein is 65 g,they weigh approximately ________ kg.

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from ________.

Jacob is a healthy,active 14-year-old boy.Recently,he began to experience a growth spurt.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

An unpleasant physical reaction following consumption of sulfites is considered a food intolerance because it does not trigger the body's immune response.

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease.The original cake recipe is made with eggs,flour,milk,sugar,vanilla,and butter.To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute for the in the recipe.

A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids bond through a ________ reaction.

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal protein?

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality. Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

Which of the following statements is true?

The body uses proteins to make ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 7: Proteins: Amino Acids

Bernard recently started following a vegan diet. What is a possible disadvantage to following such a diet?

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects.This is an example of __________.

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?

Which of the following grains does NOT contain gluten?

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has ________.

Secondary structure refers to the structure of protein comprised of two or more polypeptide chains arranged together in a unique manner.

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

If a person's RDA for protein is 65 g,they weigh approximately ________ kg.

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from ________.

Jacob is a healthy,active 14-year-old boy.Recently,he began to experience a growth spurt.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

An unpleasant physical reaction following consumption of sulfites is considered a food intolerance because it does not trigger the body's immune response.

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease.The original cake recipe is made with eggs,flour,milk,sugar,vanilla,and butter.To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute ________ for the ________ in the recipe.

A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids bond through a ________ reaction.

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal protein?

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality. Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

Which of the following statements is true?

The body uses proteins to make ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease.The original cake recipe is made with eggs,flour,milk,sugar,vanilla,and butter.To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute for the in the recipe.