DHN CH 7 quiz
Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cells
DNA
____ is the process that changed the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecules loses its usual function
Denaturation
The ___ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans
liver
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of complete protein
low-fat milk
Florencia 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
Jose, a healthy and 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
Lucia follows an exclusively plant-based diet. To meet her protein needs, you recommend that Lucia consumes protein dishes containing complementary proteins. Hummus on whole-grain pita bread is an example of a complementary protein dish
True
Personalized nutrition involves making dietary choices based on your genetic makeup
True
Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result.
anaphylaxis
The body uses proteins to make
certain hormones
Which of the following conditions is not associated with abnormal blood urea nitrogen
colon cancer
Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to
dehydration
Juan 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
Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age, weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph. This is an example of ________.
nutrigenetics
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
Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ___ form
quaternary