Question 1

Which bodily function is not associated with protein?

Accepted Answer

A) blood clotting. 
B) fluid balance. 
C) cell growth and repair. 
D) sparing glucose for energy use. 
A) blood clotting. 
B) fluid balance. 
C) cell growth and repair. 
D) sparing glucose for energy use.

Question 2

Anergy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the space between body cells 
B) a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration 
C) a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body 
D) the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the body 
A) the space between body cells 
B) a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration 
C) a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body 
D) the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the body

Question 3

Why do individuals with PKU need the nonessential amino acid tyrosine in their diets?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) n

Question 4

Good sources of high-quality (complete) protein include all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) soybeans 
B) eggs 
C) whole wheat 
D) fish 
A) soybeans 
B) eggs 
C) whole wheat 
D) fish

Question 5

The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) primary structure 
B) secondary structure 
C) tertiary structure 
D) quaternary structure 
A) primary structure 
B) secondary structure 
C) tertiary structure 
D) quaternary structure

Question 6

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 g/kg of body weight 
B) 0.8 g/kg of body weight 
C) 1.2 g/kg of body weight 
D) 2.0 g/kg of body weight 
A) 0.5 g/kg of body weight 
B) 0.8 g/kg of body weight 
C) 1.2 g/kg of body weight 
D) 2.0 g/kg of body weight

Question 8

Most animal proteins have a high biological value as their tissue amino acid composition is similar to that of human tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To meet basic protein needs, an athlete needs to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) take protein supplements 
B) take amino acid supplements 
C) take vitamin-mineral supplements 
D) consume a variety of foods to meet energy needs 
A) take protein supplements 
B) take amino acid supplements 
C) take vitamin-mineral supplements 
D) consume a variety of foods to meet energy needs

Question 10

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

Accepted Answer

A) the correct amount of 
B) excessive amounts of 
C) inadequate amounts of 
D) poor quality 
A) the correct amount of 
B) excessive amounts of 
C) inadequate amounts of 
D) poor quality

Question 11

Cooking an egg destroys its physiological property by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) denaturation 
B) emulsification 
C) esterification 
D) detoxification 
A) denaturation 
B) emulsification 
C) esterification 
D) detoxification

Question 12

The side chain, or R portion, of an amino acid ________.

Accepted Answer

A) can be synthesized if there is a source of nitrogen 
B) can be synthesized if caloric intake is adequate 
C) cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities to meet body needs 
D) determines the name of the amino acid 
A) can be synthesized if there is a source of nitrogen 
B) can be synthesized if caloric intake is adequate 
C) cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities to meet body needs 
D) determines the name of the amino acid

Question 13

List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in positive nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

An individual might be in positive nitro

Question 14

Vegans need to plan their diets carefully to include adequate complementary proteins that provide the needed essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The presence of ___________ chemically distinguishes protein from carbohydrate and fat.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon 
B) choline 
C) nitrogen 
D) hydrogen 
A) carbon 
B) choline 
C) nitrogen 
D) hydrogen

Question 16

Protein-energy malnutrition is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) marasmus 
C) cheilosis 
D) cirrhosis 
A) anemia 
B) marasmus 
C) cheilosis 
D) cirrhosis

Question 17

An antibody is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a protein that breaks down polypeptides for digestion 
B) a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration 
C) a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body 
D) the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the body 
A) a protein that breaks down polypeptides for digestion 
B) a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration 
C) a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body 
D) the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the body

Question 18

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Accepted Answer

Three foods that are commonly known to b

Question 19

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Calculate the protein needs of a healthy, 140-lb.woman.

Accepted Answer

140 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg

Which bodily function is not associated with protein?

Anergy is ________.

Why do individuals with PKU need the nonessential amino acid tyrosine in their diets?

Good sources of high-quality (complete) protein include all of the following except ________.

The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is ________.

Most animal proteins have a high biological value as their tissue amino acid composition is similar to that of human tissues.

To meet basic protein needs, an athlete needs to ________.

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

Cooking an egg destroys its physiological property by ________.

The side chain, or R portion, of an amino acid ________.

List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in positive nitrogen balance.

Vegans need to plan their diets carefully to include adequate complementary proteins that provide the needed essential amino acids.

The presence of ___________ chemically distinguishes protein from carbohydrate and fat.

Protein-energy malnutrition is also known as ________.

An antibody is ________.

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

Calculate the protein needs of a healthy, 140-lb.woman.

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Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

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Exam 7: Proteins

Which bodily function is not associated with protein?

Anergy is ________.

Why do individuals with PKU need the nonessential amino acid tyrosine in their diets?

Good sources of high-quality (complete) protein include all of the following except ________.

The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is ________.

Most animal proteins have a high biological value as their tissue amino acid composition is similar to that of human tissues.

To meet basic protein needs, an athlete needs to ________.

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

Cooking an egg destroys its physiological property by ________.

The side chain, or R portion, of an amino acid ________.

List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in positive nitrogen balance.

Vegans need to plan their diets carefully to include adequate complementary proteins that provide the needed essential amino acids.

The presence of ___________ chemically distinguishes protein from carbohydrate and fat.

Protein-energy malnutrition is also known as ________.

An antibody is ________.

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Proteins in cow's milk and egg white should not be given to infants prior to 12 months of age as they may predispose the infant to allergies.

Calculate the protein needs of a healthy, 140-lb.woman.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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