Nutrition Test 2 chap. 7

Which of the following is associated with excessive protein intakes? a.) dehydration b.) anemia c.) diarrhea d.) diabetes

a.) dehydration

Which of the following is not a usual characteristic of marasmus? a.) edema b.) severe weight loss c.) impaired growth d.) muscle wasting

a.) edema

The sequential order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called the ________ a.) primary structure b.) secondary structure c.) tertiary structure d.) quaternary structure

a.) primary structure

Essential amino acids must be supplied by the diet because the body cannot synthesize them in adequate amounts. a.) true b.) false

a.) true

Hospitalized patients recovering from illness or trauma usually need additional protein to attain positive nitrogen balance. a.) true b.) false

a.) true

Many children with kwashiorkor maintain some muscle and subcutaneous fat. a.) true b.) false

a.) true

The carbon skeleton of an amino acid is the portion remaining after an amino group has been removed a.) true b.) false

a.) true

Which of the following is classified as a complete protein? a.) kidney beans b.) fat-free milk c.) whole-grain bread d.) corn tortillas

b.) fat-free milk

Proteins are involved in all of the following functions except ______________ a.) providing energy b.) aiding in immune function c.) promoting bowel health d.) providing cell structure

c.) promoting bowel health

Which of the following population groups is at increased risk of PEM? a.) college athletes b.) obese individuals c.) the elderly d.) adolescents

c.) the elderly

A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called ______________. a.) ketogenesis b.) gluconeogenesis c.) transamination d.) supplementation

c.) transamination

Which of the following nutrients would most likely be low in a vegan diet? a.) vitamin C b.) thiamin c.) vitamin B-12 d.) dietary fiber

c.) vitamin B-12

Which of the following foods is a common cause of food allergies? a.) peanuts b.) shellfish c.) eggs d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

Which is the following is a rich source of protein? a.) citrus fruits b.) dark, leafy greens c.) enriched grains d.) barbecued chicken

d.) barbecued chicken

Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of food? a.) biological value b.) chemical score c.) protein efficiency ratio d.) complementary score

d.) complementary score