Question 1

What best characterizes kwashiorkor?

Accepted Answer

A) delayed growth patterns in young children. 
B) increased susceptibility to food allergies in adults. 
C) misshapen (sickle-shaped)red blood cells. 
D) the inability to digest proteins from soy and other plant proteins. 
A) delayed growth patterns in young children. 
B) increased susceptibility to food allergies in adults. 
C) misshapen (sickle-shaped)red blood cells. 
D) the inability to digest proteins from soy and other plant proteins.

Question 2

Which best describes the absorption of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Only amino acids enter the mucosal cell. 
B) Only tripeptides enter the mucosal cells,but these are broken down into amino acids before entering the blood stream. 
C) Only dipepetides and amino acids enter the mucosal cell;both typically enter the blood stream. 
D) Tripeptides,dipeptides and amino acids enter the mucosal cell,but normally only amino acids enter the blood. 
A) Only amino acids enter the mucosal cell. 
B) Only tripeptides enter the mucosal cells,but these are broken down into amino acids before entering the blood stream. 
C) Only dipepetides and amino acids enter the mucosal cell;both typically enter the blood stream. 
D) Tripeptides,dipeptides and amino acids enter the mucosal cell,but normally only amino acids enter the blood.

Question 3

Isoflavones are chemically similar to which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone. 
B) cortisol. 
C) estrogen. 
D) insulin. 
A) testosterone. 
B) cortisol. 
C) estrogen. 
D) insulin.

Question 4

What is a consequence of protein complementation?

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in the biological value of a protein. 
B) an increase in the nitrogen value of a protein. 
C) excretion of nitrogen in the urine. 
D) meeting amino acids requirements by combining proteins from different sources 
A) a decrease in the biological value of a protein. 
B) an increase in the nitrogen value of a protein. 
C) excretion of nitrogen in the urine. 
D) meeting amino acids requirements by combining proteins from different sources

Question 5

What determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain?

Accepted Answer

A) the types of food a person eats. 
B) the genetic material DNA. 
C) digestive enzymes called proteases. 
D) the hormone insulin. 
A) the types of food a person eats. 
B) the genetic material DNA. 
C) digestive enzymes called proteases. 
D) the hormone insulin.

Question 6

Protein complementation is most important for which of the following people?

Accepted Answer

A) vegans. 
B) Vegetaraians who eat fish 
C) lacto-ovo vegetarians. 
D) meat eaters. 
A) vegans. 
B) Vegetaraians who eat fish 
C) lacto-ovo vegetarians. 
D) meat eaters.

Question 7

What is a consequence of excessive intake of animal protein foods?

Accepted Answer

A) excessive bone mineralization,causing brittleness. 
B) a diet to be too low in energy. 
C) increased waste production overworking the liver. 
D) an increased risk of heart disease. 
A) excessive bone mineralization,causing brittleness. 
B) a diet to be too low in energy. 
C) increased waste production overworking the liver. 
D) an increased risk of heart disease.

Question 8

What is an antibody?

Accepted Answer

A) a type of protein that helps protect the body from pathogens. 
B) a protein that catalyzes chemical reactions in the body. 
C) a protein that helps circulate lipids in the blood. 
D) a protein that regulates the acid base balance (pH)in the body. 
A) a type of protein that helps protect the body from pathogens. 
B) a protein that catalyzes chemical reactions in the body. 
C) a protein that helps circulate lipids in the blood. 
D) a protein that regulates the acid base balance (pH)in the body.

Question 9

Which is a good reason to consume more plant-based proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) to get more fibre. 
B) to get more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. 
C) to lower blood cholesterol. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) to get more fibre. 
B) to get more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. 
C) to lower blood cholesterol. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 10

Which nutrient found in plant-based protein foods is low in animal-based protein foods?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) calcium 
D) fibre 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) calcium 
D) fibre

Question 11

Collagen is protein that has a shape like a lone braided rope,making it a source of strength for connective tissue." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) How the shape of a protein contributes to its function. 
B) How the amino acid sequence of a protein contributes to its function. 
C) How the shape of a protein is unrelated to its function. 
D) How the shape of a protein is related to its dietary quality. 
A) How the shape of a protein contributes to its function. 
B) How the amino acid sequence of a protein contributes to its function. 
C) How the shape of a protein is unrelated to its function. 
D) How the shape of a protein is related to its dietary quality.

Question 12

Which of the following foods represent the primary source of protein in the Canadian diet?

Accepted Answer

A) meats 
B) dairy products 
C) cereal products 
D) fruits 
A) meats 
B) dairy products 
C) cereal products 
D) fruits

Question 13

Which statement best describes the protein intake of the Canadian population?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an area of concern because it is less that the minimum recommendation of 10% kcal. 
B) It is not an area of concern as almost all Canadians consume more than the minimum amounts recommended. 
C) More than half of Canadians' protein intake is from plant sources. 
D) Less than half of Canadians' protein intake is from animal sources. 
A) It is an area of concern because it is less that the minimum recommendation of 10% kcal. 
B) It is not an area of concern as almost all Canadians consume more than the minimum amounts recommended. 
C) More than half of Canadians' protein intake is from plant sources. 
D) Less than half of Canadians' protein intake is from animal sources.

Question 14

What is the RDA for protein for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5g/ day. 
B) 0.5g/week. 
C) 0.8/ day. 
D) 0.8/week. 
A) 0.5g/ day. 
B) 0.5g/week. 
C) 0.8/ day. 
D) 0.8/week.

Question 15

Hemoglobin is an example of what type of protein?)

Accepted Answer

A) defense protein. 
B) transport protein. 
C) enzyme. 
D) immune protein (antibody). 
A) defense protein. 
B) transport protein. 
C) enzyme. 
D) immune protein (antibody).

Question 16

Which is a consequence of protein denaturation?

Accepted Answer

A) altered three-dimensional shape of a protein. 
B) decreased nutritional value of a protein. 
C) altered sequence of amino acids in a protein. 
D) broken the peptide bonds. 
A) altered three-dimensional shape of a protein. 
B) decreased nutritional value of a protein. 
C) altered sequence of amino acids in a protein. 
D) broken the peptide bonds.

Question 17

Which of the following is a physical characteristic associated with kwashiorkor disease?

Accepted Answer

A) bloated abdomen 
B) excess sweating 
C) ringing in ears 
D) sinus infection 
A) bloated abdomen 
B) excess sweating 
C) ringing in ears 
D) sinus infection

Question 18

Who is at increased risk of NOT getting an adequate amount of vitamin B12 in their diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Lacto-ovo vegetarians 
B) Athletes 
C) Vegans 
D) Pregnant women 
A) Lacto-ovo vegetarians 
B) Athletes 
C) Vegans 
D) Pregnant women

Question 19

Adverse reactions including flushing,headache,rapid heartbeat,chest pain,and weakness have been reported after the consumption of what compound?

Accepted Answer

A) phenylalanine. 
B) isoflavones. 
C) monosodium glutamate. 
D) glycine. 
A) phenylalanine. 
B) isoflavones. 
C) monosodium glutamate. 
D) glycine.

Question 20

What determines the three-dimensional shape of a protein?

Accepted Answer

A) ratio of nonessential to essential amino acids present in the polypeptide chain. 
B) order of amino acids in the polypeptide chain. 
C) carbon to nitrogen ratio in the polypeptide chain. 
D) number of peptide bonds present in the polypeptide chain. 
A) ratio of nonessential to essential amino acids present in the polypeptide chain. 
B) order of amino acids in the polypeptide chain. 
C) carbon to nitrogen ratio in the polypeptide chain. 
D) number of peptide bonds present in the polypeptide chain.

Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

What best characterizes kwashiorkor?

Which best describes the absorption of proteins?

Isoflavones are chemically similar to which hormone?

What is a consequence of protein complementation?

What determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain?

Protein complementation is most important for which of the following people?

What is a consequence of excessive intake of animal protein foods?

What is an antibody?

Which is a good reason to consume more plant-based proteins?

Which nutrient found in plant-based protein foods is low in animal-based protein foods?

Collagen is protein that has a shape like a lone braided rope,making it a source of strength for connective tissue." What is being described?

Which of the following foods represent the primary source of protein in the Canadian diet?

Which statement best describes the protein intake of the Canadian population?

What is the RDA for protein for adults?

Hemoglobin is an example of what type of protein?)

Which is a consequence of protein denaturation?

Which of the following is a physical characteristic associated with kwashiorkor disease?

Who is at increased risk of NOT getting an adequate amount of vitamin B12 in their diet?

Adverse reactions including flushing,headache,rapid heartbeat,chest pain,and weakness have been reported after the consumption of what compound?

What determines the three-dimensional shape of a protein?

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Major Minerals and Bone Health

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Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

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