Question 1

Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following food categories contributes an abundance of high-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetable 
B)  milk 
C)  meat 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  vegetable 
B)  milk 
C)  meat 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 3

A 135-pound woman needs how much protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  49 grams/day 
B)  56 grams/day 
C)  86 grams/day 
D)  110 grams/day 
A)  49 grams/day 
B)  56 grams/day 
C)  86 grams/day 
D)  110 grams/day

Question 4

Cells will do all of the following to create their own working proteins from available amino acids except:

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesize nonessential amino acids that are missing for the protein that is being made. 
B)  obtain amino acids that are available in the cell's amino acid pool. 
C)  slow down protein synthesis until enough of the limiting amino acid is available again. 
D)  hold partially completed proteins until the diet provides the missing amino acids. 
A)  synthesize nonessential amino acids that are missing for the protein that is being made. 
B)  obtain amino acids that are available in the cell's amino acid pool. 
C)  slow down protein synthesis until enough of the limiting amino acid is available again. 
D)  hold partially completed proteins until the diet provides the missing amino acids.

Question 5

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions
  
-This product:

Accepted Answer

A)  contains as much vitamin B12 as chicken. 
B)  has been fortified with vitamin B6. 
C)  contains no vitamin B12 because it is not an animal protein source. 
D)  will provide adequate vitamin B12 when eaten with grains, fruits, and vegetables. 
A)  contains as much vitamin B12 as chicken. 
B)  has been fortified with vitamin B6. 
C)  contains no vitamin B12 because it is not an animal protein source. 
D)  will provide adequate vitamin B12 when eaten with grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Question 6

If needed, protein can help to maintain a steady blood glucose level and so meet the glucose needs of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why would you advise someone to not take amino acid supplements?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why someone mi

Question 8

Of the following foods, which likely contains the most easily digestible protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  oats 
B)  whole wheat 
C)  potatoes 
D)  tuna 
A)  oats 
B)  whole wheat 
C)  potatoes 
D)  tuna

Question 9

What is the DRI for protein for a 40-year-old male who is 6'4" tall and weighs 180 pounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  34 grams 
B)  49 grams 
C)  65 grams 
D)  144 grams 
A)  34 grams 
B)  49 grams 
C)  65 grams 
D)  144 grams

Question 10

When amino acids are absorbed by the cells of the small intestine:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are absorbed best in large doses of a single amino acid. 
B)  they are absorbed without preference at all sites on the cells. 
C)  they must be broken into single amino acids before they can be absorbed. 
D)  they can be circulated in the bloodstream to other cells and linked together to create new proteins. 
A)  they are absorbed best in large doses of a single amino acid. 
B)  they are absorbed without preference at all sites on the cells. 
C)  they must be broken into single amino acids before they can be absorbed. 
D)  they can be circulated in the bloodstream to other cells and linked together to create new proteins.

Question 11

Without critical essential amino acids to perform their roles, many of the body's life-sustaining activities would come to a halt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions
  
-How will frequent consumption of this food item affect iron absorption in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase iron absorption because soy has a high iron content 
B)  decrease iron absorption because the textured wheat protein has a high iron content 
C)  decrease iron absorption because soy inhibits iron absorption 
D)  increase iron absorption because it is high in fiber 
A)  increase iron absorption because soy has a high iron content 
B)  decrease iron absorption because the textured wheat protein has a high iron content 
C)  decrease iron absorption because soy inhibits iron absorption 
D)  increase iron absorption because it is high in fiber

Question 13

The more animal protein you eat, the higher your intake of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin C

Question 14

Your mother is considering changing her diet to include only non-meat proteins to reduce her risk of developing heart disease or cancer. What evidence is available to support her decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetarian diets contain greater amounts of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  plant-based diets are usually lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber, which reduces risk of heart disease 
C)  substituting soy for meat proteins has resulted in a large decrease in heart disease risk 
D)  lung cancer appears less frequently in people eating plant-based diets 
A)  vegetarian diets contain greater amounts of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  plant-based diets are usually lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber, which reduces risk of heart disease 
C)  substituting soy for meat proteins has resulted in a large decrease in heart disease risk 
D)  lung cancer appears less frequently in people eating plant-based diets

Question 15

Overconsumption of protein-rich foods offers no benefits and may pose health risks, particularly for weakened kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process of protein turnover includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating food sources of amino acids every day to grow new cells and replace worn-out ones. 
B)  synthesizing intestinal cells, which can live for months. 
C)  preserving all old amino acids in the body to be re-circulated. 
D)  excreting old amino acids that are left from cell breakdown. 
A)  eating food sources of amino acids every day to grow new cells and replace worn-out ones. 
B)  synthesizing intestinal cells, which can live for months. 
C)  preserving all old amino acids in the body to be re-circulated. 
D)  excreting old amino acids that are left from cell breakdown.

Question 17

In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods, the body uses protein in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases the breakdown of food proteins for energy and uses stored glycogen 
B)  stores amino acids in the cells to be used later for energy 
C)  removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining fragments for energy 
D)  converts it to fat to provide more concentrated energy 
A)  decreases the breakdown of food proteins for energy and uses stored glycogen 
B)  stores amino acids in the cells to be used later for energy 
C)  removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining fragments for energy 
D)  converts it to fat to provide more concentrated energy

Question 18

Amino acids are "wasted" (not used to build protein or nitrogen-containing compounds) in the body whenever there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not enough energy from carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  too much protein. 
C)  adequate high-quality protein. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  not enough energy from carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  too much protein. 
C)  adequate high-quality protein. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 19

The sequences of amino acids that make up a protein molecule are specified by:

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  sex. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  the diet. 
A)  age. 
B)  sex. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  the diet.

Question 20

Discuss consequences of protein deficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss consequences of protein deficiency....

Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.

Which of the following food categories contributes an abundance of high-quality protein?

A 135-pound woman needs how much protein?

Cells will do all of the following to create their own working proteins from available amino acids except:

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions -This product:

If needed, protein can help to maintain a steady blood glucose level and so meet the glucose needs of the brain.

Why would you advise someone to not take amino acid supplements?

Of the following foods, which likely contains the most easily digestible protein?

What is the DRI for protein for a 40-year-old male who is 6'4" tall and weighs 180 pounds?

When amino acids are absorbed by the cells of the small intestine:

Without critical essential amino acids to perform their roles, many of the body's life-sustaining activities would come to a halt.

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions -How will frequent consumption of this food item affect iron absorption in the body?

The more animal protein you eat, the higher your intake of _____.

Your mother is considering changing her diet to include only non-meat proteins to reduce her risk of developing heart disease or cancer. What evidence is available to support her decision?

Overconsumption of protein-rich foods offers no benefits and may pose health risks, particularly for weakened kidneys.

The process of protein turnover includes:

In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods, the body uses protein in what way?

Amino acids are "wasted" (not used to build protein or nitrogen-containing compounds) in the body whenever there is:

The sequences of amino acids that make up a protein molecule are specified by:

Discuss consequences of protein deficiency.

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Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.

Which of the following food categories contributes an abundance of high-quality protein?

A 135-pound woman needs how much protein?

Cells will do all of the following to create their own working proteins from available amino acids except:

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions -This product:

If needed, protein can help to maintain a steady blood glucose level and so meet the glucose needs of the brain.

Why would you advise someone to not take amino acid supplements?

Of the following foods, which likely contains the most easily digestible protein?

What is the DRI for protein for a 40-year-old male who is 6'4" tall and weighs 180 pounds?

When amino acids are absorbed by the cells of the small intestine:

Without critical essential amino acids to perform their roles, many of the body's life-sustaining activities would come to a halt.

Use the "chicken" patty label below to answer questions -How will frequent consumption of this food item affect iron absorption in the body?

The more animal protein you eat, the higher your intake of _____.

Your mother is considering changing her diet to include only non-meat proteins to reduce her risk of developing heart disease or cancer. What evidence is available to support her decision?

Overconsumption of protein-rich foods offers no benefits and may pose health risks, particularly for weakened kidneys.

The process of protein turnover includes:

In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods, the body uses protein in what way?

Amino acids are "wasted" (not used to build protein or nitrogen-containing compounds) in the body whenever there is:

The sequences of amino acids that make up a protein molecule are specified by:

Discuss consequences of protein deficiency.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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