Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age,weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) nutrigenetics. 
B) nutrifanatics. 
C) nutripronomics. 
D) nutrigenomics. 
A) nutrigenetics. 
B) nutrifanatics. 
C) nutripronomics. 
D) nutrigenomics.

Question 5

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

Accepted Answer

A) mineral salt. 
B) triglyceride. 
C) protein. 
D) polysaccharide. 
A) mineral salt. 
B) triglyceride. 
C) protein. 
D) polysaccharide.

Question 6

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) liver 
C) small intestine 
D) pituitary gland 
A) pancreas 
B) liver 
C) small intestine 
D) pituitary gland

Question 8

Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods,particularly those of plant origin?

Accepted Answer

A) Alanine 
B) Glycine 
C) Isoleucine 
D) Lysine 
A) Alanine 
B) Glycine 
C) Isoleucine 
D) Lysine

Question 9

Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Accepted Answer

A) 125 
B) 345 
C) 57 
D) 47 
A) 125 
B) 345 
C) 57 
D) 47

Question 10

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanuts and other nuts 
B) Fish and shellfish 
C) Carrots and celery 
D) Wheat and shellfish 
A) Peanuts and other nuts 
B) Fish and shellfish 
C) Carrots and celery 
D) Wheat and shellfish

Question 11

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

Accepted Answer

A) does not provide information about the amount of protein in a serving of the food. 
B) typically includes information about the bioavailability of protein in the product. 
C) provides information about a product's essential amino acid content. 
D) does not include information about the product's protein quality. 
A) does not provide information about the amount of protein in a serving of the food. 
B) typically includes information about the bioavailability of protein in the product. 
C) provides information about a product's essential amino acid content. 
D) does not include information about the product's protein quality.

Question 16

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) amino acid toxicity syndrome. 
C) PKU. 
D) IBD. 
A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) amino acid toxicity syndrome. 
C) PKU. 
D) IBD.

Question 17

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

Accepted Answer

A) golgi apparatus. 
B) DNA. 
C) ribosomes. 
D) plasma membrane. 
A) golgi apparatus. 
B) DNA. 
C) ribosomes. 
D) plasma membrane.

Question 18

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) positive 
C) denatured 
D) activated 
A) negative 
B) positive 
C) denatured 
D) activated

Question 19

Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein disclaimer 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) Ingredients' list 
D) Daily Value for protein 
A) Protein disclaimer 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) Ingredients' list 
D) Daily Value for protein

Question 20

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

Accepted Answer

A) consuming foods that contain gluten. 
B) eating foods that contain phenylalanine. 
C) taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine. 
D) lying down after meals. 
A) consuming foods that contain gluten. 
B) eating foods that contain phenylalanine. 
C) taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine. 
D) lying down after meals.

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

_____ is an essential amino acid.

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.

Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age,weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph.This is an example of

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods,particularly those of plant origin?

Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

_____ is an essential amino acid.

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

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

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high quality protein?

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

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Exam 7: Proteins

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

_____ is an essential amino acid.

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.

Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age,weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph.This is an example of

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods,particularly those of plant origin?

Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

_____ is an essential amino acid.

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

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

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high quality protein?

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters