Question 1

An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

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A) valine. 
B) leucine. 
C) lysine. 
D) tyrosine. 
A) valine. 
B) leucine. 
C) lysine. 
D) tyrosine.

Question 2

Matching

Accepted Answer

1.e
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Question 3

What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

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Question 4

The best choice for a dessert that will provide high-quality protein is:

Accepted Answer

A) milk pudding. 
B) fruit gelatin. 
C) sherbet. 
D) apple pie. 
A) milk pudding. 
B) fruit gelatin. 
C) sherbet. 
D) apple pie.

Question 5

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

Accepted Answer

A) monosaccharides. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) ketones. 
D) amino acids. 
A) monosaccharides. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) ketones. 
D) amino acids.

Question 6

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

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A) marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B) marasmic child experiences edema. 
C) marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D) marasmic child develops a fatty liver. 
A) marasmic child has a swollen belly. 
B) marasmic child experiences edema. 
C) marasmic child appears extremely thin. 
D) marasmic child develops a fatty liver.

Question 7

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:

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A) older adults. 
B) newborns. 
C) newly weaned children. 
D) adolescents. 
E) women. 
A) older adults. 
B) newborns. 
C) newly weaned children. 
D) adolescents. 
E) women.

Question 8

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy.Their primary function is to:

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A) build proteins needed by the body. 
B) provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C) produce thyroxin and insulin. 
D) supply most of the kcalories in the average U.S.diet. 
A) build proteins needed by the body. 
B) provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C) produce thyroxin and insulin. 
D) supply most of the kcalories in the average U.S.diet.

Question 9

Which of the following provides the largest amount of protein?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2 cup cooked broccoli 
B) 2 tablespoons peanut butter 
C) 1 cup milk 
D) 1 cup tofu 
A) 1/2 cup cooked broccoli 
B) 2 tablespoons peanut butter 
C) 1 cup milk 
D) 1 cup tofu

Question 10

The severe malnutrition of marasmus:

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A) results in low resistance to disease. 
B) causes increased body temperature. 
C) is found only in children. 
D) affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
A) results in low resistance to disease. 
B) causes increased body temperature. 
C) is found only in children. 
D) affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected.

Question 11

Which of the following foods contains low-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) corn 
B) soy 
C) legumes 
D) beef 
A) corn 
B) soy 
C) legumes 
D) beef

Question 12

What are the possible risks associated with over-consumption of protein?

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Question 13

One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

Accepted Answer

A) large. 
B) resistant to heat. 
C) attracted to water. 
D) small. 
A) large. 
B) resistant to heat. 
C) attracted to water. 
D) small.

Question 14

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B) Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C) Take the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D) Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein. 
A) Eat high-quality proteins or foods containing complementary proteins. 
B) Avoid protein supplements in favor of single amino acid supplements. 
C) Take the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for supplemental amino acids. 
D) Consume the perfect ratio of carbohydrate to protein.

Question 15

All of the following are considered to be high-quality protein sources except:

Accepted Answer

A) fish. 
B) eggs. 
C) milk. 
D) gelatin. 
A) fish. 
B) eggs. 
C) milk. 
D) gelatin.

Question 16

The task of acquiring enough vitamin B12 may pose a problem to vegans because:

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A) fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B) they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C) it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products. 
A) fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption. 
B) they lack the intrinsic factor. 
C) it is found naturally only in animal-derived products. 
D) deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products.

Question 17

The protein RDA for adults is _____ gram(s) per kilogram of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.4 
B) 0.5 
C) 0.8 
D) 1.0 
E) 2.0 
A) 0.4 
B) 0.5 
C) 0.8 
D) 1.0 
E) 2.0

Question 18

Essential amino acids:

Accepted Answer

A) are found mostly in plant foods. 
B) cannot be synthesized by the body. 
C) cannot be supplied by the diet. 
D) are the best source of energy for the body. 
A) are found mostly in plant foods. 
B) cannot be synthesized by the body. 
C) cannot be supplied by the diet. 
D) are the best source of energy for the body.

Exam 5: Protein

An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

Matching

What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

The best choice for a dessert that will provide high-quality protein is:

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

Kwashiorkor most frequently develops among:

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy.Their primary function is to:

Which of the following provides the largest amount of protein?

The severe malnutrition of marasmus:

Which of the following foods contains low-quality protein?

What are the possible risks associated with over-consumption of protein?

One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

What is the best strategy for consuming adequate amino acids?

All of the following are considered to be high-quality protein sources except:

The task of acquiring enough vitamin B12 may pose a problem to vegans because:

The protein RDA for adults is _____ gram(s) per kilogram of body weight.

Essential amino acids:

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