Question 1

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration. 
B) coronary artery disease. 
C) arthritis. 
D) stroke. 
A) dehydration. 
B) coronary artery disease. 
C) arthritis. 
D) stroke.

Question 2

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?

Accepted Answer

A) alanine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) aspartic acid 
D) serine 
A) alanine 
B) phenylalanine 
C) aspartic acid 
D) serine

Question 3

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) tuna fish 
B) corn oil margarine 
C) leaf lettuce 
D) red grapes 
A) tuna fish 
B) corn oil margarine 
C) leaf lettuce 
D) red grapes

Question 4

Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 55 
C) 65 
D) 75 
A) 45 
B) 55 
C) 65 
D) 75

Question 5

Proteins

Accepted Answer

A) are comprised of glucose molecules. 
B) have nitrogen in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 7 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions. 
A) are comprised of glucose molecules. 
B) have nitrogen in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 7 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) cottage cheese 
B) pistachio nuts 
C) cooked chicken 
D) green onions 
A) cottage cheese 
B) pistachio nuts 
C) cooked chicken 
D) green onions

Question 7

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Asparagine 
B) Alanine 
C) Aspartic acid 
D) Methionine 
A) Asparagine 
B) Alanine 
C) Aspartic acid 
D) Methionine

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) All hormones are proteins. 
B) Protein is the primary energy source for the human body. 
C) Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen 
D) Mucin is a tough protein that your body uses to form blood clots. 
A) All hormones are proteins. 
B) Protein is the primary energy source for the human body. 
C) Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen 
D) Mucin is a tough protein that your body uses to form blood clots.

Question 9

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid eating foods that contain

Accepted Answer

A) animal protein. 
B) phenylalanine. 
C) gluten. 
D) glutamic acid. 
A) animal protein. 
B) phenylalanine. 
C) gluten. 
D) glutamic acid.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Many hormones,including insulin,are proteins. 
B) Proteins are the primary sources of energy for cells. 
C) Your body uses proteins to hydrogenate glucose in cell membranes. 
D) Portions of protein molecules bind to excess nitrogen in blood. 
A) Many hormones,including insulin,are proteins. 
B) Proteins are the primary sources of energy for cells. 
C) Your body uses proteins to hydrogenate glucose in cell membranes. 
D) Portions of protein molecules bind to excess nitrogen in blood.

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) cashew nuts 
B) red cabbage 
C) fat-free milk 
D) sunflower seeds 
A) cashew nuts 
B) red cabbage 
C) fat-free milk 
D) sunflower seeds

Question 12

Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds.Based on his body weight,his RDA for protein is ____ grams.

Accepted Answer

A) 80 
B) 100 
C) 120 
D) 140 
A) 80 
B) 100 
C) 120 
D) 140

Question 13

Proteins

Accepted Answer

A) are comprised of glucose molecules. 
B) have fatty acids in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 4 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions. 
A) are comprised of glucose molecules. 
B) have fatty acids in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 4 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.

Question 14

Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is _____ grams.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 40 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 40

Question 15

Bryce is an ovo vegetarian.Based on this information,Bryce will eat

Accepted Answer

A) egg salad. 
B) fried chicken. 
C) baked fish. 
D) cheese cubes. 
A) egg salad. 
B) fried chicken. 
C) baked fish. 
D) cheese cubes.

Question 16

_____ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Urine 
B) Ammonia 
C) Pepsin 
D) Serine 
A) Urine 
B) Ammonia 
C) Pepsin 
D) Serine

Question 17

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) nitrogen 
D) iron 
A) potassium 
B) chloride 
C) nitrogen 
D) iron

Question 18

You would like to bake a special pudding for a friend who has celiac disease.The original pudding recipe is made with whole eggs,wheat flour,fat-free milk,brown sugar,vanilla,and unsalted butter.To make pudding that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute _____ for the ____ in the recipe.

Accepted Answer

A) apple juice; fat-free milk 
B) honey; brown sugar 
C) corn oil; unsalted butter 
D) corn starch; wheat flour 
A) apple juice; fat-free milk 
B) honey; brown sugar 
C) corn oil; unsalted butter 
D) corn starch; wheat flour

Question 19

Buddy is a vegan.Which of the following foods does he eat?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) quinoa 
C) milk 
D) fish 
A) eggs 
B) quinoa 
C) milk 
D) fish

Question 20

Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) salivary amylase 
B) gastric lipase 
C) urea 
D) hydrochloric acid 
A) salivary amylase 
B) gastric lipase 
C) urea 
D) hydrochloric acid

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Proteins

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Which of the following statements is true?

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid eating foods that contain

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds.Based on his body weight,his RDA for protein is ____ grams.

Proteins

Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is _____ grams.

Bryce is an ovo vegetarian.Based on this information,Bryce will eat

_____ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

You would like to bake a special pudding for a friend who has celiac disease.The original pudding recipe is made with whole eggs,wheat flour,fat-free milk,brown sugar,vanilla,and unsalted butter.To make pudding that is safe for your friend to consume,you plan to substitute _ for the in the recipe.

Buddy is a vegan.Which of the following foods does he eat?

Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?

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Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Proteins

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Which of the following statements is true?

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid eating foods that contain

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds.Based on his body weight,his RDA for protein is ____ grams.

Proteins

Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is _____ grams.

Bryce is an ovo vegetarian.Based on this information,Bryce will eat

_____ forms when the nitrogen-containing group is removed from an amino acid.

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Buddy is a vegan.Which of the following foods does he eat?

Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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