CH:7-8 Nutrition
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
Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?
trypsin
A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk. To support normal infant development, the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.
tryptophan
________ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual functions.
Denaturation
Which of the following statements is true?
Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition
Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?
Sliced peaches at $1.49 per 16-ounce can
Which of the following forms of produce is the most expensive per pound?
Sliced, yellow, delicious apples at $1.00 per 1-ounce bag
Evan is 28 years of age and weighs 130 kg. His RDA for protein is ________ grams.
104
According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of beans, one serving of the legumes supplies 6 g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the beans.
12
Katrina is 20 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, what is her range of protein intake?
180 to 630kcal/day
According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of tuna, one serving of the fish supplies 16 g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the tuna.
32
Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is ________ grams
40
Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is about ________ grams.
57
Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has ________.
PKU
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?
Peanut butter on crackers
When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?
Peanuts, rice, cashews
Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?
Phenylalanine
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 diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?
fruitarian
May is 89 years of age. Her heart is weak, so she spends most of her time lying in bed or sitting in a chair. Although she takes medication for hypertension, she has been unable to keep her blood pressure in the normal range. Her diet consists mainly of apples, leafy vegetables, gelatin, toast, butter, tea, and chocolate candy. May's lower legs and feet and swollen. Based on this information, the swelling is probably the result of a(an) ________.
Starvation diet
Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk, corn starch, lemon juice, egg yolks, salt, sugar, and butter. When she added some of the ingredients together, little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it. What happened to those ingredients?
The acid in thelemon juice denatured the milk proteins.
Which of the following substances is usually one of the limiting amino acid in foods, particularly those of plant origin?
Threonine
________ is an essential amino acid
Threonine
A gene is a _________.
a piece of DNA that codes for a specific protein
The deamination process forms ________.
ammonia
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.
anaphylactic shock
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
apple
Proteins ________
are compromised of amino acids
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
Fred is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?
cheese
You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease. The original cake recipe is made with eggs, 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.
cornmeal- flour
Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.
dehydration
Which of the following substances is usually one of the limiting amino acid in foods, particularly those of plant origin?
methionine
Bryce is an ovovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?
egg salad
In 2015-2016, American's typical consumption of fish and shellfish increased compared to 1999.
false
In humans, the pancreas is the main site for nonessential amino acid production.
false
The Nutrition Facts panel provides information concerning amounts of seven essential amino acids in a serving of food.
false
An amino acid does not contain a(an) ________.
fatty acid
Compared to a triglyceride molecule, a protein molecule ________.
has nitrogen in its chemical structure
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
When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?
kidney beans, rice, sesame seeds
Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein?
legumes
The ________ is main site of deamination in the body.
liver
The ________ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.
liver
A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk. To support normal infant development, the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.
lysine
Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods, particularly those of plant origin?
lysine
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
Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating. Based on this information, Victoria is in ________.
negative nitrogen balance
Every amino acid has ________ in its chemical structure
nitrogen
High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of ________.
nutrigenomics
Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
onion
Which of the following foods are legumes?
peanuts
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
The chemical attraction between the acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid can form a ________.
peptide bond
Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?
phenylalanine
A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom. The substance has nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. Based on this information, the compound is probably a ________.
protein
Buddy is a vegan. Which of the following foods does he eat to supply his diet with protein?
quiona
To tenderize a thin piece of raw meat before cooking it, place the meat in a marinade that contains ________.
red wine
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?
replace the barley with rice
Taryn is a pescatarian. Which of the following foods does she eat?
salmon
Which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein?
soy milk
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
You would like to bake a special pudding for a friend who has celiac disease. The original pudding recipe is made with eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and butter. To make pudding that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute ________ for the ________ in the recipe.
tapioca - flour
"Eczema" is a common sign of a food allergy.
true
"Hives" are a common sign of a food allergy.
true
A person with pneumonia can experience protein undernutrition.
true
Alanine is not an essential amino acid.
true
DNA contains coded information for making proteins.
true
Gluten sensitivity is the medical name for celiac disease
true
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
tuna fish
Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman. She doesn't work out, but she consumes protein supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to exercise. Based on this information, the excess amino acids in her diet will ________.
undergo deamination in her liver
In 2015-2016, American's typical consumption of ________ decreased compared to 1999.
unprocessed red meat
Ruben has a family history of type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, he should consider following a ________ diet.
vegan
The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of ________.
vitamin C
Which of the following statements is true?
you can judge a package of foods protein quality by reviewing the ingredients list
