Question 1

Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When 2 or more plant proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein,the proteins are called

Accepted Answer

A)  nonessential proteins. 
B)  complementary proteins. 
C)  conditional proteins. 
D)  corrected proteins. 
A)  nonessential proteins. 
B)  complementary proteins. 
C)  conditional proteins. 
D)  corrected proteins.

Question 5

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 6

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs,will likely be in

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen equilibrium. 
B)  positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  negative nitrogen balance. 
A)  nitrogen equilibrium. 
B)  positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  negative nitrogen balance.

Question 7

Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Signs of protein deficiency may include

Accepted Answer

A)  edema. 
B)  mild to moderate weight loss. 
C)  poor resistance to infection. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  edema. 
B)  mild to moderate weight loss. 
C)  poor resistance to infection. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 9

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 10

Peanuts,cow's milk,and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to

Accepted Answer

A)  poor prior health. 
B)  low dietary intakes. 
C)  increased needs for recovery. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  poor prior health. 
B)  low dietary intakes. 
C)  increased needs for recovery. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Negative nitrogen balance occurs when th

Question 13

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  recovery from injury 
B)  weight training 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  kwashiorkor 
A)  recovery from injury 
B)  weight training 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  kwashiorkor

Question 16

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 17

The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are

Accepted Answer

A)  edema and growth failure. 
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
C)  increased appetite and hyperactivity. 
D)  overweight and an excess accumulation of fat. 
A)  edema and growth failure. 
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
C)  increased appetite and hyperactivity. 
D)  overweight and an excess accumulation of fat.

Question 18

Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

Accepted Answer

Protein turnover refers to the continuou

Question 19

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the quality of food protein i

Question 20

An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

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.

When 2 or more plant proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein,the proteins are called

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs,will likely be in

Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

Signs of protein deficiency may include

Anergy is

Peanuts,cow's milk,and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic.

After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to

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

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

Proteins help regulate blood pH by

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are

Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

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Exam 7: Protein

Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

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.

When 2 or more plant proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein,the proteins are called

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs,will likely be in

Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

Signs of protein deficiency may include

Anergy is

Peanuts,cow's milk,and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic.

After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to

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

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

Proteins help regulate blood pH by

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are

Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

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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