Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Arginine 
B) Leucine 
C) Methionine 
D) Phenylalanine 
A) Arginine 
B) Leucine 
C) Methionine 
D) Phenylalanine

Question 2

A _____ remains when the nitrogen-containing portion of an amino acid is removed.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acid 
B) dipeptide fragment 
C) carbon skeleton 
D) ribonucleotide 
A) fatty acid 
B) dipeptide fragment 
C) carbon skeleton 
D) ribonucleotide

Question 3

Victoria is 92 years of age.Recently,she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating.Based on this information,Victoria is in

Accepted Answer

A) negative nitrogen balance. 
B) facilitated re-energizing mode. 
C) positive nitrogen equilibrium. 
D) anaphylactic shock. 
A) negative nitrogen balance. 
B) facilitated re-energizing mode. 
C) positive nitrogen equilibrium. 
D) anaphylactic shock.

Question 4

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The body uses proteins to make

Accepted Answer

A) bile salts. 
B) certain hormones. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) magnesium ions. 
A) bile salts. 
B) certain hormones. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) magnesium ions.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs 
B) Butter 
C) Legumes 
D) Cheese 
A) Eggs 
B) Butter 
C) Legumes 
D) Cheese

Question 8

May is 89 years of age.Her heart is weak,so she spends most of her time lying in bed or sitting in a chair.Although she takes medication for hypertension,she has been unable to keep her blood pressure in the normal range.Her diet consists mainly of apples,leafy vegetables,gelatin,toast,butter,tea,and chocolate candy.May's lower legs and feet and swollen.Based on this information,the swelling is a sign of a (an)

Accepted Answer

A) chronic bladder infection. 
B) PKU. 
C) fiber deficiency. 
D) low blood albumin level. 
A) chronic bladder infection. 
B) PKU. 
C) fiber deficiency. 
D) low blood albumin level.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Sunflower seeds 
B) Cashew nuts 
C) Red cabbage 
D) Fat-free milk 
A) Sunflower seeds 
B) Cashew nuts 
C) Red cabbage 
D) Fat-free milk

Question 10

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A) facilitated 
B) negative 
C) positive 
D) deactivated 
A) facilitated 
B) negative 
C) positive 
D) deactivated

Question 11

Which of the following foods are legumes?

Accepted Answer

A) Mushrooms 
B) Potatoes 
C) Peanuts 
D) Onions 
A) Mushrooms 
B) Potatoes 
C) Peanuts 
D) Onions

Question 12

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholecystokinin 
B) Trypsin 
C) Amylase 
D) Bile 
A) Cholecystokinin 
B) Trypsin 
C) Amylase 
D) Bile

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.

Accepted Answer

A) poultry 
B) fruits 
C) grains 
D) vegetables 
A) poultry 
B) fruits 
C) grains 
D) vegetables

Question 15

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

Question 16

Fred is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does he eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Fish 
B) Cheese 
C) Eggs 
D) Chicken 
A) Fish 
B) Cheese 
C) Eggs 
D) Chicken

Question 17

The deamination process forms

Accepted Answer

A) trans fat. 
B) glycogen. 
C) ammonia. 
D) urine. 
A) trans fat. 
B) glycogen. 
C) ammonia. 
D) urine.

Question 18

Three-year old Jamie is a healthy,active child.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) activated 
C) pediatric 
D) inverse 
A) positive 
B) activated 
C) pediatric 
D) inverse

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Butter 
B) Quinoa 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Eggs 
A) Butter 
B) Quinoa 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Eggs

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrient labels are not required to include information about the grams of protein in a serving of the food. 
B) Most food labels include information about the bioavailability of protein in the product. 
C) You can judge a packaged food's protein quality by reviewing the ingredients' list. 
D) The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about a product's essential amino acid content. 
A) Nutrient labels are not required to include information about the grams of protein in a serving of the food. 
B) Most food labels include information about the bioavailability of protein in the product. 
C) You can judge a packaged food's protein quality by reviewing the ingredients' list. 
D) The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about a product's essential amino acid content.

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

A _____ remains when the nitrogen-containing portion of an amino acid is removed.

Victoria is 92 years of age.Recently,she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating.Based on this information,Victoria is in

_____ is an essential amino acid.

The body uses proteins to make

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

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

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

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Which of the following foods are legumes?

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

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

The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.

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

Fred is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does he eat?

The deamination process forms

Three-year old Jamie is a healthy,active child.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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Exam 7: Proteins

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

A _____ remains when the nitrogen-containing portion of an amino acid is removed.

Victoria is 92 years of age.Recently,she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating.Based on this information,Victoria is in

_____ is an essential amino acid.

The body uses proteins to make

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

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

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

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Which of the following foods are legumes?

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

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

The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.

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

Fred is a lactovegetarian.Which of the following foods does he eat?

The deamination process forms

Three-year old Jamie is a healthy,active child.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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