Nutrition 150 Chapter 6
According to the current Dietary Reference Intakes, the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is __________ of one's daily calorie intake. 10 to 35 percent 20 to 35 percent 45 to 65 percent unlimited (there is no AMDR for protein)
10 to 35 percent
Proteins consist of a chain of some combination of __________ unique amino acids. 20 9 11 50
20
An 8-ounce glass of low-fat chocolate milk contains 160 calories and 8 grams of protein. What percent of the calories in the milk comes from protein? 20 percent 35 percent 45 percent There is not enough data to calculate the percentage.
20 percent
Charlie is a 22-year-old male non-athlete who weighs 70 kg. How much protein should he consume daily? 56 grams 154 grams 70 grams There is not enough information to answer the question.
56 grams
How many amino acids are considered essential to humans? 9 None are essential. 12 20; all are essential.
9
An acceptable main dish for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian would be __________. All options are correct. stir-fried tofu and vegetables over brown rice a cheese and broccoli omelet baked ziti with ricotta cheese, spinach, and tomato sauce
All options are correct
Proteins play important roles in your body, including to __________. All options are correct. help you fight the flu transport nutrients through your blood aid in digesting the pizza that you ate for lunch
All options are correct
What food could you eat with brown rice to make sure you receive all of the amino acids your body needs? All options are correct. Black beans Sliced almonds Tofu
All options are correct
What happens to the amino acids that are absorbed after the digestive process is complete? All options are correct. A limited supply of all amino acids remain in amino acid pools in your blood and inside your cells. Some are deaminated, with the nitrogen converted to urea and the carbon-containing remains used to make glucose, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy, or stored as fat. Some are used to make new proteins and nonprotein products.
All options are correct
Which of the following is a major function of protein in the human body? All options are correct. Maintaining fluid balance Growth and maintenance of new tissue Synthesis of hormones
All options are correct
A healthy immune system depends on an adequate supply of which of the following types of proteins? Antibodies Enzymes Buffers Transport proteins
Antibodies
Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins? Chicken breast Whole grain bread Apple Broccoli
Chicken breast
Which of these elements is found in protein but NOT in carbohydrates and lipids? Nitrogen Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen
Nitrogen
Which of the following will NOT denature a protein? Refrigerating milk Grilling a chicken breast Frying an egg Marinating a steak in red wine
Refrigerating milk
After enjoying a cheeseburger and a glass of fat-free milk, where does the majority of the chemical digestion of the protein occur? Small intestine Mouth Stomach Pancreas
Small Intestine
Which of the following is a source of complete protein? Soy milk Kidney beans Peanut butter Pasta
Soy milk
Unless carefully planned, vegan diets may lack which of the following essential nutrients? Vitamins D and B12 and the minerals calcium and iron Vitamins C and A, thiamin, and folate Vitamins K and E, pantothenic acid, and niacin Vitamins A and E and the minerals calcium and selenium
Vitamins D and B12 and the minerals calcium and iron
The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is called the __________. amine group acid group side chain hydrogen group
amine group
Limited amounts of surplus amino acids are stored in your body in your __________. amino acid pools muscles fat stores
amino acid pools
Complete protein is found abundantly in __________. dairy vegetables fat fruit
dairy
The process that destroys the shape and activity of proteins when heat, acid, salts or pressure is applied is known as __________. denaturation condensation hydrogenation deamination
denaturation
A body that retains more nitrogen than it excretes is in __________. positive nitrogen balance negative nitrogen balance nitrogen balance trouble because this indicates a serious illness
positive nitrogen balance
Kwashiorkor is a type of PEM that develops when __________. there is a severe deficiency of protein in the diet but an adequate amount of calories there are inadequate amounts of both protein and calories in the diet there is an inadequate amount of animal protein in the diet there are adequate amounts of both protein and calories in the diet
there is a severe deficiency of protein in the diet but an adequate amount of calories