Question 1

An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bread and butter 
B) red beans and rice 
C) cereal and milk 
D) hamburger with a bun 
A) bread and butter 
B) red beans and rice 
C) cereal and milk 
D) hamburger with a bun

Question 2

The nucleotide units that represent a specific amino acid in protein synthesis are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) blocks 
B) bonds 
C) peptides 
D) codons 
A) blocks 
B) bonds 
C) peptides 
D) codons

Question 3

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) how much of the food one eats 
B) the total amount of nitrogen in the blood 
C) how closely it meets amino acid needs 
D) the weight gained by a growing rat after eating the food protein for 10 days 
A) how much of the food one eats 
B) the total amount of nitrogen in the blood 
C) how closely it meets amino acid needs 
D) the weight gained by a growing rat after eating the food protein for 10 days

Question 4

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the quality of food protein i

Question 5

When plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) usually have equal quantities of essential amino acids 
B) are usually superior in their array of essential amino acids 
C) are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids 
D) are equal in quality so long as they are not overcooked 
A) usually have equal quantities of essential amino acids 
B) are usually superior in their array of essential amino acids 
C) are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids 
D) are equal in quality so long as they are not overcooked

Question 6

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Foods containing all essential amino acids in the proportion needed by the body are designated as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) incomplete foods 
B) high-quantity foods 
C) dispensable foods 
D) complete foods 
A) incomplete foods 
B) high-quantity foods 
C) dispensable foods 
D) complete foods

Question 8

The genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia produces a profound change in ___________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin 
B) albumin 
C) phenylalanine 
D) lysine 
A) hemoglobin 
B) albumin 
C) phenylalanine 
D) lysine

Question 9

Dietary proteins supply ______ kcal per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 15 
A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 15

Question 10

Kwashiorkor ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is a disease of severely deficient protein intake 
B) is a childhood allergy to human breast milk 
C) is caused by excessive consumption of cow's milk 
D) develops in infants who consume contaminated, high protein infant formulas 
A) is a disease of severely deficient protein intake 
B) is a childhood allergy to human breast milk 
C) is caused by excessive consumption of cow's milk 
D) develops in infants who consume contaminated, high protein infant formulas

Question 11

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PCDAAS) is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) wheat 
B) peanut butter 
C) navy beans 
D) milk 
A) wheat 
B) peanut butter 
C) navy beans 
D) milk

Question 13

The proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses to help prevent infections are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes 
B) hormones 
C) collagen 
D) antibodies 
A) enzymes 
B) hormones 
C) collagen 
D) antibodies

Question 14

Compare and contrast kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor and marasmus are both forms

Question 15

Proteins help regulate blood pH by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) accepting and releasing hydrogen ions 
B) keeping the blood more acidic 
C) releasing ketone-forming amino acids into the blood 
D) pumping potassium out of the cells 
A) accepting and releasing hydrogen ions 
B) keeping the blood more acidic 
C) releasing ketone-forming amino acids into the blood 
D) pumping potassium out of the cells

Question 16

Over time, if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the liver decrease in size 
B) excessive body fluid begins to accumulate in the extracellular spaces 
C) the immune system fails to function properly 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the liver decrease in size 
B) excessive body fluid begins to accumulate in the extracellular spaces 
C) the immune system fails to function properly 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 17

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A high-quality protein used as a standard for measuring the quality of other proteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) beef 
C) egg white 
D) soybean 
A) milk 
B) beef 
C) egg white 
D) soybean

Question 19

When food proteins reach the stomach, HCl ________ the protein.

Accepted Answer

A) esterifies 
B) emulsifies 
C) transaminates 
D) denatures 
A) esterifies 
B) emulsifies 
C) transaminates 
D) denatures

Question 20

A vegan diet may be low in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) All of these choices are correct

An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal are ________.

The nucleotide units that represent a specific amino acid in protein synthesis are called ________.

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

When plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, they ________.

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

Foods containing all essential amino acids in the proportion needed by the body are designated as ________.

The genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia produces a profound change in ___________ structure.

Dietary proteins supply ______ kcal per gram.

Kwashiorkor ________.

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PCDAAS) is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

The proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses to help prevent infections are called ________.

Compare and contrast kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Proteins help regulate blood pH by ________.

Over time, if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues, ________.

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

A high-quality protein used as a standard for measuring the quality of other proteins is ________.

When food proteins reach the stomach, HCl ________ the protein.

A vegan diet may be low in ________.

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Exam 7: Proteins

An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal are ________.

The nucleotide units that represent a specific amino acid in protein synthesis are called ________.

The biological value of a food protein is a measure of ________.

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

When plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, they ________.

Individuals who are attempting to build up their muscles need 3 times as much protein as those who are not building muscles.

Foods containing all essential amino acids in the proportion needed by the body are designated as ________.

The genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia produces a profound change in ___________ structure.

Dietary proteins supply ______ kcal per gram.

Kwashiorkor ________.

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PCDAAS) is the score derived by multiplying a food's chemical score by its digestibility.

Which of the following foods provides all of the essential amino acids?

The proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses to help prevent infections are called ________.

Compare and contrast kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Proteins help regulate blood pH by ________.

Over time, if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues, ________.

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

A high-quality protein used as a standard for measuring the quality of other proteins is ________.

When food proteins reach the stomach, HCl ________ the protein.

A vegan diet may be low in ________.

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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