HUN3272 - CH 5 Post Quiz

Rachel, a collegiate figure skater, wants to consume a higher protein intake but is worried about the effects on her kidneys and bones. How would you advise her? a. High-protein diets are not associated with kidney dysfunction or excessive loss of calcium; therefore, she can consume a higher amount. b. High-protein diets are associated with kidney dysfunction and excessive loss of calcium; therefore, she should not consume more than the RDA. c. High-protein diets are associated with worsening kidney function when a caloric deficit is induced; therefore, she should not consume a higher protein intake. d. High-protein diets are not associated with kidney dysfunction but are strongly associated with bone mineral loss and arterial calcification; therefore, she should not consume more than the RDA.

a. High-protein diets are not associated with kidney dysfunction or excessive loss of calcium; therefore, she can consume a higher amount.

Which of the following amino acid supplements has shown an improved performance during multiple bouts of high-intensity exercise as well as a single bout of exercise lasting greater than 60 seconds? a. beta-alanine b. glutamine c. glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate d. growth hormone releasers

a. beta-alanine

Proteins of muscle and connective tissue are ______ proteins, whereas hemoglobin is a _____ protein. a. structural; transport b. hormone; transport c. structural; immune d. hormone; structural

a. structural; transport

Of the ___ amino acids required for healthy adults, ___ are considered indispensable because the body cannot make them and must get them from food. a. 9; 20 b. 20; 9 c. 3; 17 d. 17; 3

b. 20; 9

After absorption, amino acids are transported to the _____ to be metabolized. a. skeletal muscle b. liver c. kidney d. pancreas

b. liver

Shelly, a cross-country runner, is looking for a food product to eat after a training session. Which would you recommend? a. white-meat turkey b. nonfat milk c. extra firm tofu d. salmon

b. nonfat milk

Research suggests that branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are effective for _____. a. stimulating growth hormone release b. supporting immune function c. buffering muscle pH d. relieving osteoarthritis joint paint

b. supporting immune function

Large, short-term energy deficits will achieve the goal of losing ____. a. high proportions of lean body mass b. equal proportions of lean mass and adipose tissue c. body weight through fat and water loss d. weight by eliminating excess interstitial fluids

c. body weight through fat and water loss

If a person is not consuming enough kilocalories (kcal) from carbohydrate or fat, protein will be used for energy. This is an example of _________. a. anabolism b. protein sparing c. catabolism d. transamination

c. catabolism

Which of the following does NOT represent a complementary protein? a. red beans and rice b. corn tortillas and pinto beans c. quinoa and stir-fried vegetables d. stir-fried tofu and rice

c. quinoa and stir-fried vegetables

Protein digestion starts in the ____ with _____, which will begin to _____ the protein. a. mouth; pepsin; break apart b. mouth; hydrochloric acid; break apart c. stomach; hydrochloric acid; denature d. small intestine; pepsin; denature

c. stomach; hydrochloric acid; denature

____ is the process of the amino group removal from the amino acid, which allows the liver to make _____ from ______. a. Denaturation; dispensable amino acids; indispensable amino acids b. Exogenous; indispensable amino acids; dispensable amino acids c. Transamination; indispensable amino acids; dispensable amino acids d. Transamination; dispensable amino acids; indispensable amino acids

d. Transamination; dispensable amino acids; indispensable amino acids

Your brother is a bodybuilder and seeking your advice. He wants to gain more muscle by consuming 3.5 g protein/kg/day. How would you respond to him? a. Consuming 3.5 g protein/kg/day will speed up the rate of gaining muscle, so you should consume just that much. b. Consuming 3.5 g protein/kg/day is not enough protein per day to speed up the rate of gaining muscle, so you should consume more protein. c. You should not exceed 0.8 g protein/kg/day because that is the RDA, and you can surpass your body's ability to excrete ammonia, a by-product of protein metabolism. d. You should not exceed 2.5 g protein/kg/day because you can surpass your body's ability to excrete ammonia, a by-product of protein metabolism.

d. You should not exceed 2.5 g protein/kg/day because you can surpass your body's ability to excrete ammonia, a by-product of protein metabolism.

Research supports the existence of a(n) ____ window for protein synthesis after exercise, so adequate protein should be consumed ____ after exercise. a. catabolic; any time within the same day b. catabolic; within 2 to 3 hours c. anabolic; within 2 to 4 hours d. anabolic; within 1 to 2 hours

d. anabolic; within 1 to 2 hours

Most athletes consume ____. a. sufficient amounts of protein because they use amino acid supplements b. insufficient amounts of protein because they do not eat enough meat, fish, and poultry c. insufficient amounts of protein because they reduce caloric intake to maintain a lower body weight d. sufficient amounts of protein because they consume enough calories

d. sufficient amounts of protein because they consume enough calories