chapter 7 quiz

In 2015-2016, Americans typically ate more protein from ________ than they consumed in 1999.

fish and shellfish unprocessed red meat unprocessed poultry processed meat

An amino acid does not contain a(an) ________.

fatty acid

Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

fruitarian

In the stomach, ________ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high-quality protein?

ingredients list

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein?

legumes

Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week. As a result of the illness, he has a fever and has lost his appetite. Based on this information, his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

negative

Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth spurt. Based on this information, his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

positive

Roberta is 25 years of age, healthy, and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

positive

Three-year-old Jamie is a healthy, active child. Based on this information, his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

positive

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.

protein

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

tuna fish

You are planning a party for a group of friends. Which of the following foods can you serve to everyone at the party, without having to worry about your friend who has celiac disease?

Pieces of melon and berries

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?

Sliced peaches at $1.49 per 16-ounce can

________ is an essential amino acid. and

Threonine

Which of the following statements is true? and

Transamination is the process of removing the nitrogen group from an amino acid and transferring it to another substance.

Which of the following statements is true?

You can judge a packaged food's protein quality by reviewing the ingredients' list.

The deamination process forms ________.

ammonia

Dallas, a healthy, active teenager, was diagnosed with PKU when he was only a few days old. In addition to foods that are manufactured to be low in phenylalanine, which of the following foods can he eat to meet his protein needs safely?

baked potatoes

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

carrots and celery

The body uses proteins to make ________.

certain hormones

proteins are

comprised of amino acids

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has ________.

PKU

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ________% of her total energy intake.

10-35

In 2017-2018, protein comprised ________% of an adult American's average daily energy intake.

16?

Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is ________ grams.

40

Marta is 22 years of age and weighs 132 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is ________ grams.

48

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Apple?

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

Which of the following substances is usually one of the limiting amino acid in foods, particularly those of plant origin?

Methionine

________ is an essential amino acid.

Methionine

Which of the following statements is true?

The human body normally uses very little protein for energy.

Two-month-old Deanna is not growing normally. After Deanna underwent numerous tests, her physicians determined that she was born with a condition in which fat deposits form in cells that are not designed to store fat. The fat deposits eventually kill the cells. Her older brother died as a result of the same disorder when he was 8 months of age. Based on this information, Deanna has ________.

defective DNA

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

dehydration

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation. Based on this information, her body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

negative

Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure.

nitrogen

Aniah and Tiffany are the same age, weight, and height. However, Tiffany's heart rate increases and she feels anxious after drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee. Aniah drinks 3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day and does not experience any side effects from the caffeine. This is an example of ________.

nutrigenomics

Diets that contain high amounts of red or processed meats are associated with an increased risk of developing __________.

pancreatic cancer

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?

peanuts

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

pepsin

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids? ano

red cabbage

During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food?

stomach acid

Of the following foods, which is the best source of essential amino acids?

sunflower seeds

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins? 2nd

trypsin

Ruben has a family history of type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, he should consider following a ________ diet.

vegan

Erika is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, she needs to include a source of ________ in her diet.

vitamin b-12