Question 1

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

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A) kilocalories. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat. 
A) kilocalories. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat. A

Question 2

Short chain proteins and ______ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) nitrogen 
C) polypeptides 
D) amino groups 
A) amino acids 
B) nitrogen 
C) polypeptides 
D) amino groups A

Question 3

Currently,the best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is ______ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 0.6 
C) 0.8 
D) 1.5 
A) 2 
B) 0.6 
C) 0.8 
D) 1.5 C

Question 4

An essential amino acid

Accepted Answer

A) can be synthesized in the body if there is a nitrogen source. 
B) can be synthesized in the body if caloric intake is adequate. 
C) cannot be synthesized in the body in sufficient quantity to meet body needs. 
D) can be formed in the body from semiessential amino acids. 
A) can be synthesized in the body if there is a nitrogen source. 
B) can be synthesized in the body if caloric intake is adequate. 
C) cannot be synthesized in the body in sufficient quantity to meet body needs. 
D) can be formed in the body from semiessential amino acids.

Question 5

Food proteins are used most efficiently when we

Accepted Answer

A) are eating a very low kilocalorie diet. 
B) eat large quantities of protein even though our kilocalorie intake may be low. 
C) are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kilocalorie needs. 
D) are eating enough fat even though carbohydrate intake may be low. 
A) are eating a very low kilocalorie diet. 
B) eat large quantities of protein even though our kilocalorie intake may be low. 
C) are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kilocalorie needs. 
D) are eating enough fat even though carbohydrate intake may be low.

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

Accepted Answer

A) Amino acid chains are the digestive products of its action. 
B) Pepsin works best in an alkaline environment. 
C) Acid activates pepsin. 
D) Pepsin acts on food in the stomach. 
A) Amino acid chains are the digestive products of its action. 
B) Pepsin works best in an alkaline environment. 
C) Acid activates pepsin. 
D) Pepsin acts on food in the stomach.

Question 7

Which of the following does not describe kwashiorkor and marasmus?

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A) Forms of protein-energy malnutrition 
B) Common in developing nations 
C) Created by political,economic,geographic,social,and dietary factors 
D) Diseases that are troublesome but not life threatening 
A) Forms of protein-energy malnutrition 
B) Common in developing nations 
C) Created by political,economic,geographic,social,and dietary factors 
D) Diseases that are troublesome but not life threatening

Question 8

Proteins are digested in which areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth and stomach 
B) Mouth and small intestine 
C) Stomach and small intestine 
D) Small and large intestines 
A) Mouth and stomach 
B) Mouth and small intestine 
C) Stomach and small intestine 
D) Small and large intestines

Question 9

One would be likely to see a negative protein balance during

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A) growth. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) starvation. 
D) recovery from surgery. 
A) growth. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) starvation. 
D) recovery from surgery.

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of protein?

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A) Degradation of tissues 
B) Produces chylomicrons 
C) Supplies more than 40% of the kilocalories in the diet 
D) Synthesizes enzymes and hormones 
A) Degradation of tissues 
B) Produces chylomicrons 
C) Supplies more than 40% of the kilocalories in the diet 
D) Synthesizes enzymes and hormones

Question 11

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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A) acting as buffers. 
B) releasing nitrogen. 
C) synthesizing hydrochloric acid. 
D) binding sodium ions. 
A) acting as buffers. 
B) releasing nitrogen. 
C) synthesizing hydrochloric acid. 
D) binding sodium ions.

Question 12

Donovan has been consuming large quantities of food and in violation of safe rules of athletic training is injecting testosterone.He has been seeing large temporary gains in muscle mass.He is in a state of

Accepted Answer

A) negative protein balance. 
B) positive protein balance. 
C) energy equilibrium. 
D) excess protein balance. 
A) negative protein balance. 
B) positive protein balance. 
C) energy equilibrium. 
D) excess protein balance.

Question 13

Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to

Accepted Answer

A) denaturation. 
B) emulsification. 
C) esterification. 
D) detoxification. 
A) denaturation. 
B) emulsification. 
C) esterification. 
D) detoxification.

Question 14

What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Number of side chains in the protein 
B) Folding arrangement of the peptide chain 
C) Order of appearance of amino acids in the peptide chain 
D) Order of appearance of only the essential amino acids in the protein 
A) Number of side chains in the protein 
B) Folding arrangement of the peptide chain 
C) Order of appearance of amino acids in the peptide chain 
D) Order of appearance of only the essential amino acids in the protein

Question 15

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete,weighing 87 kilograms?

Accepted Answer

A) 70 
B) 87 
C) 174 
D) 191 
A) 70 
B) 87 
C) 174 
D) 191

Question 16

Maggie has anorexia nervosa and regularly starves herself.She is likely to be in a state of

Accepted Answer

A) protein equilibrium. 
B) positive protein balance. 
C) negative protein balance. 
D) positive energy balance. 
A) protein equilibrium. 
B) positive protein balance. 
C) negative protein balance. 
D) positive energy balance.

Question 17

Treating a protein with acid,heat,or agitation will cause ______,meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

Accepted Answer

A) alteration 
B) breakdown 
C) destruction 
D) denaturation 
A) alteration 
B) breakdown 
C) destruction 
D) denaturation

Question 18

Which of the following is true about protein?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unique in that it is the only dietary component that contains selenium. 
B) It is important primarily for increasing bone density. 
C) It is made up of combinations of approximately 20 amino acids. 
D) It is made up of combinations of amino acids and fatty acids. 
A) It is unique in that it is the only dietary component that contains selenium. 
B) It is important primarily for increasing bone density. 
C) It is made up of combinations of approximately 20 amino acids. 
D) It is made up of combinations of amino acids and fatty acids.

Question 19

Which of the following is not characteristic of a child with marasmus?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin-and-bones appearance 
B) Often less than age 2 
C) Can suffer impaired brain growth and development 
D) Edema in the abdomen and legs 
A) Skin-and-bones appearance 
B) Often less than age 2 
C) Can suffer impaired brain growth and development 
D) Edema in the abdomen and legs

Question 20

Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Most do not consume enough protein. 
B) Most consume approximately the amount needed to balance losses. 
C) Athletes generally do not get enough protein without supplements. 
D) Most consume more than is needed. 
A) Most do not consume enough protein. 
B) Most consume approximately the amount needed to balance losses. 
C) Athletes generally do not get enough protein without supplements. 
D) Most consume more than is needed.

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

Short chain proteins and ______ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine.

Currently,the best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is ______ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

An essential amino acid

Food proteins are used most efficiently when we

Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

Which of the following does not describe kwashiorkor and marasmus?

Proteins are digested in which areas of the body?

One would be likely to see a negative protein balance during

Which of the following is a function of protein?

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

Donovan has been consuming large quantities of food and in violation of safe rules of athletic training is injecting testosterone.He has been seeing large temporary gains in muscle mass.He is in a state of

Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to

What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete,weighing 87 kilograms?

Maggie has anorexia nervosa and regularly starves herself.She is likely to be in a state of

Treating a protein with acid,heat,or agitation will cause ______,meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

Which of the following is true about protein?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a child with marasmus?

Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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Exam 6: Proteins

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

Short chain proteins and ______ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine.

Currently,the best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is ______ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

An essential amino acid

Food proteins are used most efficiently when we

Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

Which of the following does not describe kwashiorkor and marasmus?

Proteins are digested in which areas of the body?

One would be likely to see a negative protein balance during

Which of the following is a function of protein?

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

Donovan has been consuming large quantities of food and in violation of safe rules of athletic training is injecting testosterone.He has been seeing large temporary gains in muscle mass.He is in a state of

Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to

What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete,weighing 87 kilograms?

Maggie has anorexia nervosa and regularly starves herself.She is likely to be in a state of

Treating a protein with acid,heat,or agitation will cause ______,meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

Which of the following is true about protein?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a child with marasmus?

Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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