Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Sesame,sunflower,and pumpkin seeds 
B) Peaches,bananas,and apricots 
C) Iceberg lettuce,carrots,and tomatoes 
D) None of these is correct. 
A) Sesame,sunflower,and pumpkin seeds 
B) Peaches,bananas,and apricots 
C) Iceberg lettuce,carrots,and tomatoes 
D) None of these is correct.

Question 2

Bernice is a vegan.Which of the following foods does she eat?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) legumes 
D) fat-free milk 
A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) legumes 
D) fat-free milk

Question 3

Ted is 10 years of age and is allergic to eggs.If he accidentally eats some egg,he quickly develops

Accepted Answer

A) ulcers. 
B) colitis. 
C) bruises. 
D) hives. 
A) ulcers. 
B) colitis. 
C) bruises. 
D) hives.

Question 4

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Serine 
B) Alanine 
C) Lysine 
D) Aspartic acid 
A) Serine 
B) Alanine 
C) Lysine 
D) Aspartic acid

Question 5

A scientist discovers a chemical that is a chain of four amino acids.Each amino acid is connected to the other by a peptide bond.Based on the information,the chemical is a

Accepted Answer

A) polypeptide. 
B) monoglyceride. 
C) phospholipid. 
D) sterol. 
A) polypeptide. 
B) monoglyceride. 
C) phospholipid. 
D) sterol.

Question 6

Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) quinoa 
B) rice 
C) avocado 
D) lettuce 
A) quinoa 
B) rice 
C) avocado 
D) lettuce

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) energy 
C) vitamin C 
D) magnesium 
A) fiber 
B) energy 
C) vitamin C 
D) magnesium

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietitians generally recommend that strength and endurance athletes take amino acid supplements. 
B) About 70% of human muscle tissue is comprised of protein. 
C) A fitness training program that includes resistance exercise is recommended to increase muscle mass safely. 
D) Scientific evidence supports the use of diets that supply 80% of total kcal from high-quality protein for optimal muscle development. 
A) Dietitians generally recommend that strength and endurance athletes take amino acid supplements. 
B) About 70% of human muscle tissue is comprised of protein. 
C) A fitness training program that includes resistance exercise is recommended to increase muscle mass safely. 
D) Scientific evidence supports the use of diets that supply 80% of total kcal from high-quality protein for optimal muscle development.

Question 9

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) tryptophan 
B) glutamic acid 
C) alanine 
D) aspartic acid 
A) tryptophan 
B) glutamic acid 
C) alanine 
D) aspartic acid

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) soy milk 
B) orange juice 
C) boiled cabbage 
D) leaf lettuce 
A) soy milk 
B) orange juice 
C) boiled cabbage 
D) leaf lettuce

Question 12

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 fluid 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 fluid balance. 
C) Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections. 
D) Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin.

Question 13

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't add the bay leaf 
B) Use a chicken-flavored bouillon cube instead of salt 
C) Replace the barley with rice 
D) Add cooked egg noodles 
A) Don't add the bay leaf 
B) Use a chicken-flavored bouillon cube instead of salt 
C) Replace the barley with rice 
D) Add cooked egg noodles

Question 14

Carmen is an active 7-year-old who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to peanuts,and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal ulcers 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disorder 
D) anaphylactic shock 
A) intestinal ulcers 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disorder 
D) anaphylactic shock

Question 15

When Thompson was 5 years of age,he began to complain that his stomach hurt,especially after eating meals and snacks.He also experienced weight loss and chronic diarrhea.His parents noticed that he could eat dairy foods,fruits,and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems,but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches,crackers,or pancakes.Based on this information,Thompson's parents should have him tested for

Accepted Answer

A) lactose intolerance. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) sulfite sensitivity. 
D) colon cancer. 
A) lactose intolerance. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) sulfite sensitivity. 
D) colon cancer.

Question 16

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Alanine 
B) Serine 
C) Threonine 
D) Asparagine 
A) Alanine 
B) Serine 
C) Threonine 
D) Asparagine

Question 17

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

Accepted Answer

A) whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly 
B) pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas 
C) kidney beans mixed with green beans and fresh tomatoes 
D) peanut butter spread on raw apple slices 
A) whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly 
B) pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas 
C) kidney beans mixed with green beans and fresh tomatoes 
D) peanut butter spread on raw apple slices

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) fat-free milk 
B) fresh peach 
C) unsalted peanuts 
D) sesame seeds 
A) fat-free milk 
B) fresh peach 
C) unsalted peanuts 
D) sesame seeds

Question 19

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) lactose 
B) lysine 
C) ammonia 
D) alanine. 
A) lactose 
B) lysine 
C) ammonia 
D) alanine.

Question 20

Erika is a vegan.To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency,she needs to include a source of _____ in her diet.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) fiber 
C) magnesium 
D) folate 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) fiber 
C) magnesium 
D) folate

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

Bernice is a vegan.Which of the following foods does she eat?

Ted is 10 years of age and is allergic to eggs.If he accidentally eats some egg,he quickly develops

_____ is an essential amino acid.

A scientist discovers a chemical that is a chain of four amino acids.Each amino acid is connected to the other by a peptide bond.Based on the information,the chemical is a

Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Carmen is an active 7-year-old who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to peanuts,and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

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

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

Erika is a vegan.To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency,she needs to include a source of _____ in her diet.

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Exam 7: Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

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

Bernice is a vegan.Which of the following foods does she eat?

Ted is 10 years of age and is allergic to eggs.If he accidentally eats some egg,he quickly develops

_____ is an essential amino acid.

A scientist discovers a chemical that is a chain of four amino acids.Each amino acid is connected to the other by a peptide bond.Based on the information,the chemical is a

Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease.To make the soup according to the recipe,you need to cook chicken,celery,onions,barley,salt,pepper,bay leaf,and carrots in a large amount of water.Based on this information,how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat?

Carmen is an active 7-year-old who is allergic to peanuts.While attending a classroom party,Carmen accidentally was exposed to peanuts,and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein?

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

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

Erika is a vegan.To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency,she needs to include a source of _____ in her diet.

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

Filters