ch.7 food & nutrients quiz review

Which of the following statements about protein absorption and transport is FALSE?

After absorption, amino acids travel to the liver via the lymphatic vein.

Ciana is a healthy 25-year-old young woman who weighs 145 lbs. Using the RDA for protein, calculate Ciana's daily protein needs. Ciana should aim to consume _______ grams of protein daily.

53

Which of the following environmental factors may trigger celiac disease in genetically susceptible individuals?

Being breast-fed as an infant, Consuming gluten-containing foods before three months of age, experiencing severe emotional distress, Having a serious viral infection

Secondary structure

Coiling of polypeptide chain

Quaternary structure

Comprised of two or more polypeptide chains

Personalized nutrition, making dietary choices based on one's genetic makeup, is a concept that was developed after the Human Genome Project began in 1990.

False

Primary structure

Linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

Tertiary structure

Twisted structure of a polypeptide chain that includes interactions between various amino acid groups on the chain

low-phenylalanine food

apple, green bean, French fries

will denature protein

cooking a piece of meat beating an egg vigorously with an electric beater adding acid to a protein-containing food

High-phenylalanine food

diet cola sweetened, meat, eggs, milk

Urine urea nitrogen (UUN) is typically high in individuals with kidney problems.

false

will not denature protein

refrigerating a glass of milk exposing a piece of cheese to air (oxygen) soaking lentils in water.

The MyPlate recommendations for protein intake are higher for men than for women.

true

Western diets are typically higher in fat and energy than exclusively plant-based diets.

true