Chapter 4 Quiz

Marasmus

A chronic deficiency of protein and energy is referred to as

Rennin

A gastric enzyme that coagulates milk and is present in infants but not in adults is

Beans and rice

A good example of complementary proteins is

Complete

A protein that contains all 9 indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is called

Zinc deficiency

A strict vegetarian (vegan) may be most at risk for

Gelatin

An animal protein that has little value as a dietary protein source when eaten alone is

Glycogen

An example of a protein-free body substance is

Negative nitrogen balance

If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake, the condition is called

True

Kwashiorkor is characterized by insufficient protein with adequate total kilocalories

In defense against disease and infection

Protein plays an important role in th ebody

Amino acids and pepides

Proteins are absorbed as

Grains, peanuts, and corn

Proteins from plant sources such as grains, nuts, and legumes that are classified as incomplete include

True

The RDA for protein for men and women is 0.8 g/kg per day

Nitrogen

The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

Enterokinase

The enzyme trypsin is activated by th enzyme

Egg

The food with the highest biologic value is

61.6

The grams of protein required for an individual who weights 170 lb ideal body weight would be ___ g

9

The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings are

96

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g of protein is ___ kcal

Tissue building

The primary function of protein in the body is

Material for growth and maintenance

The primary function of protein in the diet is to supply

Specific

To form a specific tissue protein, the order of amino acids must be

Increased body weight and blood lipid levels

Very high intakes of animal protein may lead to