Question 1

Which of the following substances is the end product of protein digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) R-groups 
C) carbon skeletons 
D) ammonia molecules 
A) amino acids 
B) R-groups 
C) carbon skeletons 
D) ammonia molecules

Question 2

When combined,which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Accepted Answer

A) cranberries,apples,and marshmallows 
B) kidney beans,rice,and sesame seeds 
C) peaches,soybeans,and apricots 
D) iceberg lettuce,carrots,and walnuts 
A) cranberries,apples,and marshmallows 
B) kidney beans,rice,and sesame seeds 
C) peaches,soybeans,and apricots 
D) iceberg lettuce,carrots,and walnuts

Question 3

Which of the following diets may not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

Accepted Answer

A) lactoovo vegetarian 
B) ovo vegetarian 
C) flexitarian 
D) vegan 
A) lactoovo vegetarian 
B) ovo vegetarian 
C) flexitarian 
D) vegan

Question 4

In 2009-2010,protein comprised about _____% of the typical adult American's total energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins are your cells' primary energy source. 
B) Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance. 
C) Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections. 
D) Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin. 
A) Proteins are your cells' primary energy source. 
B) Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance. 
C) Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections. 
D) Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin.

Question 6

Samantha is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does she consume?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Proteins

Accepted Answer

A) are comprised of amino acids. 
B) have iron in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 7 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients. 
A) are comprised of amino acids. 
B) have iron in their chemical structures. 
C) provide about 7 kcal/gram. 
D) are essential nutrients.

Question 8

Plant-based diets,especially vegan diets,may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) sodium 
A) fiber 
B) vitamin C 
C) protein 
D) sodium

Question 9

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) slice of American cheese 
B) 1 ounce of baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of watermelon chunks 
D) handful of unsalted peanuts 
A) slice of American cheese 
B) 1 ounce of baby carrots 
C) ½ cup of watermelon chunks 
D) handful of unsalted peanuts

Question 10

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

Accepted Answer

A) bagel topped with soy nut butter 
B) mashed avocado and tomato salsa dip with corn chips 
C) kidney and green beans in vinegar 
D) coleslaw made with shredded cabbage,carrots,and green pepper 
A) bagel topped with soy nut butter 
B) mashed avocado and tomato salsa dip with corn chips 
C) kidney and green beans in vinegar 
D) coleslaw made with shredded cabbage,carrots,and green pepper

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a legume?

Accepted Answer

A) beans 
B) carrots 
C) peaches 
D) quinoa 
A) beans 
B) carrots 
C) peaches 
D) quinoa

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The end products of protein digestion are dipeptides and tripeptides. 
B) The absorptive cells of the small intestine remove amino acids from chyme. 
C) Protein digestion cannot occur with the help of pancreatic amylase. 
D) A healthy person digests and absorbs about 40% of the protein in food. 
A) The end products of protein digestion are dipeptides and tripeptides. 
B) The absorptive cells of the small intestine remove amino acids from chyme. 
C) Protein digestion cannot occur with the help of pancreatic amylase. 
D) A healthy person digests and absorbs about 40% of the protein in food.

Question 13

Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her stomach.Based on this information,she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

Accepted Answer

A) pepsin. 
B) amylase. 
C) bile. 
D) lipase. 
A) pepsin. 
B) amylase. 
C) bile. 
D) lipase.

Question 14

In the stomach,_____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

Accepted Answer

A) gastric lipase and mucus 
B) hydrochloric acid and pepsin 
C) ammonia and salivary amylase 
D) bile and urea 
A) gastric lipase and mucus 
B) hydrochloric acid and pepsin 
C) ammonia and salivary amylase 
D) bile and urea

Question 15

The chemical attraction between two amino acids forms a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) peptide bond. 
B) fatty acid chain. 
C) emulsified polypeptide. 
D) partially-hydrogenated protein. 
A) peptide bond. 
B) fatty acid chain. 
C) emulsified polypeptide. 
D) partially-hydrogenated protein.

Question 16

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) measles. 
D) diabetes. 
A) hyperglycemia. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) measles. 
D) diabetes.

Question 17

Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman.She doesn't work out,but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise.Based on this information,the excess amino acids in her diet will be

Accepted Answer

A) added to her muscle tissue. 
B) converted into carbon skeletons and ammonia. 
C) excreted in her stools and urine. 
D) metabolized for energy quickly. 
A) added to her muscle tissue. 
B) converted into carbon skeletons and ammonia. 
C) excreted in her stools and urine. 
D) metabolized for energy quickly.

Question 18

You are planning a party for a group of friends.Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party,without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

A) pizza rolls 
B) whole-wheat crackers 
C) fruit salad 
D) cherry pie 
A) pizza rolls 
B) whole-wheat crackers 
C) fruit salad 
D) cherry pie

Question 19

Instructions for making proteins are coded in your

Accepted Answer

A) ATP. 
B) keratin. 
C) DNA. 
D) collagen. 
A) ATP. 
B) keratin. 
C) DNA. 
D) collagen.

Question 20

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

Accepted Answer

A) whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly 
B) banana,apple,and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad 
C) kidney and green beans in vinegar 
D) black beans and rice 
A) whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly 
B) banana,apple,and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad 
C) kidney and green beans in vinegar 
D) black beans and rice

Which of the following substances is the end product of protein digestion?

When combined,which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Which of the following diets may not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

In 2009-2010,protein comprised about _____% of the typical adult American's total energy intake.

Which of the following statements is true?

Samantha is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does she consume?

Proteins

Plant-based diets,especially vegan diets,may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

Which of the following foods is a legume?

Which of the following statements is true?

Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her stomach.Based on this information,she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

In the stomach,_____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

The chemical attraction between two amino acids forms a(an)

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman.She doesn't work out,but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise.Based on this information,the excess amino acids in her diet will be

You are planning a party for a group of friends.Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party,without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease?

Instructions for making proteins are coded in your

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

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Exam 7: Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Which of the following substances is the end product of protein digestion?

When combined,which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Which of the following diets may not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

In 2009-2010,protein comprised about _____% of the typical adult American's total energy intake.

Which of the following statements is true?

Samantha is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does she consume?

Proteins

Plant-based diets,especially vegan diets,may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

Which of the following foods is a legume?

Which of the following statements is true?

Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her stomach.Based on this information,she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

In the stomach,_____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

The chemical attraction between two amino acids forms a(an)

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman.She doesn't work out,but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise.Based on this information,the excess amino acids in her diet will be

You are planning a party for a group of friends.Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party,without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease?

Instructions for making proteins are coded in your

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

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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