Question 1

List 5 nutrients that most likely to be low in a vegetarian diet.

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Question 2

A total of ____ amino acids compose the majority of protein in living things and nine are ____ to humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  15; nonessential 
B)  17; essential 
C)  20; essential 
D)  25; nonessential 
E)  35; essential

Question 3

_________ is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon 
B)  Iron 
C)  Nitrogen 
D)  Calcium 
E)  Oxygen

Question 4

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions.
What is special about soy protein?

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A)  It contains most of the amino acids necessary for protein synthesis. 
B)  It is the only vegetable food that is a complete protein. 
C)  It can raise blood cholesterol levels when added to an omnivorous diet. 
D)  It is lower in calories than most other vegetables. 
E)  It is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber.

Question 5

Which type of vegetarian would drink a glass of milk but not eat scrambled eggs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegan 
B)  Lacto-ovo-vegetarian 
C)  Ovo-vegetarian 
D)  Semivegetarian 
E)  Lacto-vegetarian

Question 6

The DRI recommend a protein intake of _____ gram(s) per kilogram of desirable body weight per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.2 
B)  0.8 
C)  1.2 
D)  1.8 
E)  2.6

Question 7

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other features ____.

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A)  reference proteins 
B)  parallel proteins 
C)  simultaneous augmentation 
D)  bonus protein combining 
E)  complementary proteins

Question 8

Jennifer is following an 1,800-calorie weight loss plan where 30% of her daily calories are supposed to come from protein. How many grams of protein should Jennifer try to eat each day?

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A)  60g 
B)  77g 
C)  135g 
D)  170g 
E)  245g

Question 9

__________ is the disruption of a protein chain's normal shape due to heat or acidity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrogenation 
B)  Denaturation 
C)  Digestion 
D)  Condensation 
E)  Hydrolysis

Question 10

Explain the two ways that protein intakes can be stated. Calculate both recommendations for a healthy female who is at her ideal body weight of 135 pounds and who consumes 1,800 calories per day

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Question 11

Which combination of foods fails to provide all of the essential amino acids?

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A)  Pasta with whole-wheat bread 
B)  Rice and beans 
C)  Chili and corn bread 
D)  Peanut butter on wheat bread 
E)  Split-pea soup and sesame crackers

Question 12

If amino acids are oversupplied, their amine group is excreted and the fragments that remain are converted to ____.

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A)  glucose, glycogen, or fat 
B)  sucrose and amino acids 
C)  fat and nonessential amino acids 
D)  urea and ketones 
E)  essential amino acids and glycogen

Question 13

Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table at a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is safe for Bonnie to try a peanut butter triangle if she only eats half of it. 
B)  It is unsafe for Bonnie to eat a pimiento cheese sandwich because of potential cross-contamination. 
C)  It is safe for Bonnie to try a sandwich triangle as long as she chooses pimento. 
D)  It is unsafe for Bonnie to eat a sandwich because you can't tell from the pimento cheese label whether it contains peanuts. 
E)  It is safe for Bonnie to eat either a peanut butter triangle or a pimento cheese sandwich.

Question 14

Of all the roles proteins play in the body, which one has the highest priority?

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A)  Growth and maintenance 
B)  Energy 
C)  Fluid balance 
D)  Transportation 
E)  Hormones

Question 15

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions.
Now that John is eating protein bars and shakes, he is consuming more protein and calories daily than he requires. What most likely happens to the excess protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is converted to muscle tissue. 
B)  It is stored until needed for muscle tissue repair. 
C)  It is converted to fat for energy storage. 
D)  It is converted to glucose for energy. 
E)  It is used to synthesize essential amino acids.

Question 16

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions.
What statement best describes meat analogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They consist of 50 percent meat and 50 percent plant-based ingredients. 
B)  They are generally high in fat. 
C)  They have moderate amounts of cholesterol. 
D)  They are vegetable protein products that simulate meat products. 
E)  They allow preparation of healthy meals with meat as a main ingredient.

Question 17

What is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fortified soy milk 
B)  Seaweed 
C)  Fermented soy 
D)  Firm-style tofu 
E)  Fortified margarine

Question 18

Food allergies and food intolerances differ only in their severity of the reaction and symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a man consumes 95 grams of protein and 2,400 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  22 
E)  25

Question 20

Describe the roles proteins play in the human body.

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Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns