Question 1

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements.

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Question 2

A vegetarian must be careful about intakes of:

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A) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too high. 
B) iron and zinc; they may be too low. 
C) iron and zinc; they may be too high. 
D) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too low. 
A) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too high. 
B) iron and zinc; they may be too low. 
C) iron and zinc; they may be too high. 
D) vitamin C and vitamin A; they may be too low.

Question 3

Which of the following proteins helps the body maintain its resistance to disease?

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A) antibodies 
B) collagen 
C) hormones 
D) hemoglobin 
A) antibodies 
B) collagen 
C) hormones 
D) hemoglobin

Question 4

Complementary proteins:

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A) enhance the taste of food. 
B) increase the quality of the protein. 
C) combine proteins from different foods to provide all essential amino acids. 
D) decrease the loss of nitrogen from the body. 
A) enhance the taste of food. 
B) increase the quality of the protein. 
C) combine proteins from different foods to provide all essential amino acids. 
D) decrease the loss of nitrogen from the body.

Question 5

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

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A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs. 
A) protein will be of low quality. 
B) protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients. 
C) other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate. 
D) the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs.

Question 6

How many essential amino acids are required by the adult?

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A) 9 
B) 16 
C) 10 
D) 22 
A) 9 
B) 16 
C) 10 
D) 22

Question 7

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its:

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A) side group. 
B) backbone. 
C) amino group. 
D) acid group. 
A) side group. 
B) backbone. 
C) amino group. 
D) acid group.

Question 8

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegans?

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A) sodium , potassium, and chloride 
B) zinc, magnesium, and fluoride 
C) iron, manganese, and calcium 
D) iron, zinc, and calcium 
A) sodium , potassium, and chloride 
B) zinc, magnesium, and fluoride 
C) iron, manganese, and calcium 
D) iron, zinc, and calcium

Question 9

One of the reasons why acid-base balance is so important for the body is that:

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A) highly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature. 
B) highly acidic conditions cause the destruction of certain fatty acids. 
C) acid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones. 
D) acid-base imbalances compromise growth in children. 
A) highly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature. 
B) highly acidic conditions cause the destruction of certain fatty acids. 
C) acid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones. 
D) acid-base imbalances compromise growth in children.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is false?

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A) Enzymes are essential to all life processes. 
B) Enzymes are all proteins. 
C) Enzymes are involved in synthesis reactions only. 
D) Enzymes are all catalysts. 
A) Enzymes are essential to all life processes. 
B) Enzymes are all proteins. 
C) Enzymes are involved in synthesis reactions only. 
D) Enzymes are all catalysts.

Question 11

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality.What makes a protein "high quality"?

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Question 12

The process of protein breakdown, recovery, and synthesis is called:

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A) protein recovery. 
B) the protein cycle. 
C) protein turnover. 
D) protein rotation. 
A) protein recovery. 
B) the protein cycle. 
C) protein turnover. 
D) protein rotation.

Question 13

Enzymes:

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A) are made up of carbohydrate. 
B) are essential to all life processes. 
C) are altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate. 
D) are essential nutrients. 
A) are made up of carbohydrate. 
B) are essential to all life processes. 
C) are altered by the chemical reactions they facilitate. 
D) are essential nutrients.

Question 14

Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day.If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, how many grams would that be?

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A) 28 g/day 
B) 48 g/day 
C) 58 g/day 
D) 68 g/day 
A) 28 g/day 
B) 48 g/day 
C) 58 g/day 
D) 68 g/day

Question 15

A 25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day.If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he:

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A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein. 
A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein. 
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance. 
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein.

Question 16

Risks associated with the overconsumption of animal-derived protein food sources include all of the following except:

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A) an increased risk of heart disease. 
B) the worsening of existing kidney disease. 
C) inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
D) an increased risk of developing liver disease. 
A) an increased risk of heart disease. 
B) the worsening of existing kidney disease. 
C) inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 
D) an increased risk of developing liver disease.

Question 17

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

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A) Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
A) Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.

Question 18

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) _____ amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) indigestible 
B) non-essential 
C) reduced 
D) limiting 
E) non-kcalorie 
A) indigestible 
B) non-essential 
C) reduced 
D) limiting 
E) non-kcalorie

Question 19

Each of the following provides about seven grams of protein except:

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A) 1/2 cup of legumes. 
B) 1 ounce chicken. 
C) 1 egg. 
D) 1 slice of bread. 
A) 1/2 cup of legumes. 
B) 1 ounce chicken. 
C) 1 egg. 
D) 1 slice of bread.

Question 20

Vegans must carefully combine their plant protein foods in order to obtain the full array of essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Protein

Discuss potential problems with the use of amino acid supplements.

A vegetarian must be careful about intakes of:

Which of the following proteins helps the body maintain its resistance to disease?

Complementary proteins:

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

How many essential amino acids are required by the adult?

The component that distinguishes one amino acid from another is its:

Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegans?

One of the reasons why acid-base balance is so important for the body is that:

Which of the following statements is false?

Discuss the factors that determine protein quality.What makes a protein "high quality"?

The process of protein breakdown, recovery, and synthesis is called:

Enzymes:

Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day.If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, how many grams would that be?

A 25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day.If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he:

Risks associated with the overconsumption of animal-derived protein food sources include all of the following except:

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) _____ amino acid.

Each of the following provides about seven grams of protein except:

Vegans must carefully combine their plant protein foods in order to obtain the full array of essential amino acids.

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