nutrition chapter 7 questions

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids? A) Cottage cheese B) Quinoa C) Shrimp D) Green pepper

Green pepper

Barry is a healthy 20-year-old man who isn't an athlete. Barry weighs 70 kg. Based on this information, his RDA for protein is _____ grams.

56

Sarah is a healthy 24-year-old woman who isn't an athlete. She is 5' 11" and weighs 187 pounds. Based on this information, her RDA for protein is _____ grams.

68

Luis is a healthy 23-year-old male who isn't an athlete. Luis is 6' 3" and weighs 235 pounds. Based on this information, his RDA for protein is about ____ grams.

86

Which of the following statements is true? A) Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance. B) Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin. C) Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections. D) Proteins are your cells' primary energy source.

A) Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance

You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease. To make the soup according to the recipe, you need to cook chicken, celery, onions, barley, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and carrots in a large amount of water. Based on this information, how can you make the soup safe for your friend to eat? A) Replace the barley with rice. B) don't add the bay leaf. C) Add cooked egg noodles. D) Use a chicken-flavored bouillon cube instead of salt.

A) Replace the barley with rice.

Consuming too much protein may lead to _______. A) excess loss of calcium in urine B) increased risk of coronary artery disease C) arthritis D) stroke

A) excess loss of calcium in urine

Jafari has a disease that causes her kidneys to eliminate protein in her urine. A sign of this disease is edema. Based on this information, Jafari has ______. A) fluid accumulating in her tissues B) decreased fatty acid production C) increased absorption of vitamin A D) lower than normal production of phenylalanine and lysine

A) fluid accumulating in her tissues

Proteins _______. A) provide about 4 kcal/gram B) are the body's primary energy source C) are comprised of long chains of hydrogen molecule D) shave fatty acids in their chemical structures

A) provide about 4 kcal/gram

You would like to serve tacos for a friend who has celiac disease. To make the tacos, you need cooked chicken; canned salsa made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers; leaf lettuce; shredded Cheddar cheese; and flour tortillas. Based on this information, how can you make the tacos safe for your friend to eat? A) Use homemade salsa instead of canned salsa. B) Replace the flour tortillas with cornmeal tortillas. C) Use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of Cheddar cheese. D) Replace the leaf lettuce with baby spinach leaves.

B) Replace the flour tortillas with cornmeal tortillas.

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? A) Chocolate-chip cookies B) Rice pudding C) Whole-wheat crackers D) Apple pie

B) Rice pudding

Which of the following foods is a legume? A) Oatmeal B) Soybeans C) Broccoli D) Apples

B) Soybeans

Which of the following menu items substitutes for meat because it provides adequate amounts of all essential amino acids? A) Fresh pecans dipped in maple syrup B) Toasted cheese sandwich C) Whole-grain bagel with cream cheese D) Steamed broccoli with rice

B) Toasted cheese sandwich

In the stomach, _____ participate in the chemical digestion of protein. A) bile and urea B) hydrochloric acid and pepsin C) gastric lipase and mucus D) ammonia and salivary amylase

B) hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Carson is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, he needs to include a source of ______ in his diet. A) fiber B) vitamin B-12 C) magnesium D) folate

B) vitamin B-12

The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of _______. A) vitamin B-12 B) vitamin C C) saturated fat D) omega-3 fatty acids

B) vitamin C

Which of the following foods are not usually associated with food allergy? A) Fish and shellfish B) Wheat and shellfish C) Carrots and celery D) Peanuts and other nuts

C) Carrots and celery

Barron is a vegan. Which of the following foods does he eat? A) Fish B) Milk C) Quinoa D) Eggs

C) Quinoa

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Cooked peas and soybeans B) Kidney and green beans in apple cider vinegar C) Whole-wheat bagel spread with soy nut butter D) Banana, apple, and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad

C) Whole-wheat bagel spread with soy nut butter

Dexter is an active 7-year-old who is highly allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, he was accidentally exposed to peanuts, and he rapidly developed _____ as a result. A) intestinal ulcers B) irritable bowel syndrome C) anaphylactic shock D) gastroesophageal reflux disorder

C) anaphylactic shock

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease. The original cake recipe is made with whole eggs, wheat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and butter. To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute ______ for the ______ in the recipe. A) aspartame; sugar B) water; milk C) cornmeal; flour D) margarine; butter

C) cornmeal; flour

DNA contains ______. A) sources of ATP energy B) essential fatty acids C) instructions for making proteins D) protective antibodies

C) instructions for making proteins

You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease. The original cake recipe is made with eggs, wheat flour, orange juice, honey, vanilla, and butter. To make a cake that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute ______ for the ______ in the recipe. A) milk; orange juice B) brown sugar; honey C) rice flour; wheat flour D) corn oil; butter

C) rice flour; wheat flour

Which of the following foods is a poor source of protein? A) Plain yogurt B) Cooked spinach C) Roasted pecans D) Sunflower seeds

Cooked spinach

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Kidney and green beans in apple cider vinegar B) Whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly C) Peach, mango, and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad D) Black beans and riceCorrect

D) Black beans and rice

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons? A) Green beans B) Broccoli C) Oatmeal D) Eggs

D) Eggs

_____ is an essential amino acid. A) Asparagine B) Alanine C) Aspartic acid D) Methionine

D) Methionine

The basic "building blocks" of proteins are chemical units called _______. A) carbon skeletons B) R-groups C) carbon anchors D) amino acids

D) amino acids

Lenana is an active 9-year-old who is highly allergic to shellfish. While attending a wedding party, she accidentally ate some cooked shrimp, and she rapidly developed _____ as a result. A) toxic gallstones B) peristaltic failure C) acute constipation D) swollen, itchy lips

D) swollen, itchy lips

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? A) Carrots B) Edamame (soybeans) C) American cheese D) Watermelon

Edamame (soybeans)

The typical vegan diet supplies high amounts of _______. A) folate B) saturated fat C) vitamin B-12 D) cholesterol

Folate

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? A) Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows B) Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds C) Peaches, green beans, and apricots D) Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and walnuts

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

While on a road trip, you and your vegan friend stop to get gas at a convenience store. You're not hungry, but your friend wants a snack that's high in protein and healthy fats, but it's not from an animal. Based on this information, which of the following foods did he buy? A) Peanut butter crackers B) Fruit-flavored yogurt C) Potato chips D) Corn chips with nacho sauce

Peanut butter crackers

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? A) Peanut butter, whole-wheat bread, and sesame seeds B) Peaches, bananas, and apricots C) Sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds D) Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes

Peanut butter, whole-wheat bread, and sesame seeds

Which of the following foods is a legume? A) Broccoli B) Peas C) Apples D) Carrots

Peas

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Peanut butter spread on raw apple slices B) Kidney beans mixed with green beans and fresh tomatoes C) Whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly D) Pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas

Pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas

Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein? A) Lettuce B) Quinoa C) Rice D) Avocado

Quinoa

While on a road trip, you and your vegan friend stop to get gas at a convenience store. You're not hungry, but your friend wants a snack that's high in protein and low in saturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following foods did he buy? A) Cheese sticks B) Beef jerky C) Banana chips D) Soy nutsCorrect

Soy nuts

Which of the following foods is a poor source of protein? A) Shelled walnuts B) Strawberry pie C) Sesame seeds D) 2% milk

Strawberry pie

Which of the following foods is a good source of most essential amino acids? A) Sunflower seeds B) Jonathan apples C) Oat flakes D) Fruit juices

Sunflower seeds

Fred is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat? A) Cheese B) Eggs C) Fish D) Chicken

cheese

Bryce is an ovovegetarian. Based on this information, Bryce will eat _______. A) fried chicken B) baked fish C) egg salad D) cheese cubes

egg salad

Plant-based diets, especially vegan diets, may not supply enough ______ to meet a child's needs. A) fiber B) magnesium C) vitamin C D) energy

energy

Plant-based diets, especially vegan diets, may not supply enough ______ to meet a person's needs. A) fiber B) vitamin C C) sodium D) iron

iron

Animal foods supply almost ______ of the protein in the typical American's diet. A) one-third B) one-half C) two-thirds D) one-fifth

two-thirds