Question 1

Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  methionine 
B)  phenylalanine 
C)  tyrosine 
D)  lysine 
A)  methionine 
B)  phenylalanine 
C)  tyrosine 
D)  lysine

Question 2

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 3

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

An excess intake of protein,especially from protein supplements,can increase the risk of amino acid toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The basic building blocks of protein are

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  enzymes. 
D)  hormones. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  enzymes. 
D)  hormones.

Question 7

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Accepted Answer

A)  21 g/day 
B)  36 g/day 
C)  44 g/day 
D)  55 g/day 
A)  21 g/day 
B)  36 g/day 
C)  44 g/day 
D)  55 g/day

Question 8

Which of the following enzymes aids in digesting polypeptides into shorter peptides and amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase 
B)  trypsin 
C)  HCL 
D)  lactase 
A)  lipase 
B)  trypsin 
C)  HCL 
D)  lactase

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

140 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg

Question 10

Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of a food?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological value 
B)  chemical score 
C)  protein efficiency ratio 
D)  complementary score 
A)  biological value 
B)  chemical score 
C)  protein efficiency ratio 
D)  complementary score

Question 11

Marasmus is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  edema. 
B)  extreme weight loss and fat loss. 
C)  excess energy intakes. 
D)  allergy to cow's milk. 
A)  edema. 
B)  extreme weight loss and fat loss. 
C)  excess energy intakes. 
D)  allergy to cow's milk.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Accepted Answer

Three foods that are commonly known to b

Question 18

Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Nitrogen makes up approximately _____ of the weight of an amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  16% 
C)  24% 
D)  32% 
A)  8% 
B)  16% 
C)  24% 
D)  32%

Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

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

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

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

An excess intake of protein,especially from protein supplements,can increase the risk of amino acid toxicity.

The basic building blocks of protein are

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Which of the following enzymes aids in digesting polypeptides into shorter peptides and amino acids?

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

Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of a food?

Marasmus is characterized by

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

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

Kwashiorkor

High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

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.

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable protein.

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

Nitrogen makes up approximately _____ of the weight of an amino acid.

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Exam 7: Protein

Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

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

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine,guanine,cytosine,and thymine.

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

An excess intake of protein,especially from protein supplements,can increase the risk of amino acid toxicity.

The basic building blocks of protein are

What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female?

Which of the following enzymes aids in digesting polypeptides into shorter peptides and amino acids?

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

Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of a food?

Marasmus is characterized by

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

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

Kwashiorkor

High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

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.

List 3 foods that are often allergenic.

Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable protein.

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

Nitrogen makes up approximately _____ of the weight of an amino acid.

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, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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