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