Nutrition Chapter 7
Which of the following foods is a common cause of food allergies? peanuts shellfish eggs all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is a rich source of protein? citrus fruits dark, leafy greens enriched grains barbequed chicken
barbequed chicken
Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of a food? biological value chemical score protein efficiency ratio complementary score
complementary score
Which of the following is associated with excessive protein intakes?
dehydration
Which of the following is associated with excessive protein intakes? dehydration anemia diarrhea diabetes
dehydration
Which of the following is not a usual characteristic of marasmus? edema severe weight loss impaired growth muscle wasting
edema
Which of the following is classified as a complete protein? kidney beans fat-free milk whole-grain bread corn tortillas
fat-free milk
What has more protein?
kidney beans
The blood proteins albumin and globulin are important to do what?
maintain fluid balance
What is a condition that results from a severe deficit of energy and protein, which causes extreme loss of fat stores, muscle mass, and body weight?
marasmus
What type of bond links amino acids?
peptide bonds
The sequential order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called the ___________. primary structure secondary structure tertiary structure quaternary structure
primary structure
Proteins are involved in all of the following functions except ___________. providing energy aiding in immune function promoting bowel function providing cell structure
promoting bowel function
Where is most protein digested?
small intestine
Which of the following population groups is at increased risk of PEM?
the elderly
Which of the following population groups is at increased risk of PEM? college athletes obese individuals the elderly adolescents
the elderly
A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called ___________. ketogenesis gluconeogenesis transamination supplementation
transamination
Essential amino acids must be supplied by the diet because the body cannot synthesize them in adequate amounts.
true
Essential amino acids must be supplied by the diet because the body cannot synthesize them in adequate amounts. true false
true
Hospitalized patients recovering from illness or trauma usually need additional protein to attain positive nitrogen balance. true false
true
Many children with kwashiorkor maintain some muscle and subcutaneous fat. true false
true
The carbon skeleton of an amino acid is the portion remaining after an amino group has been removed. true false
true
Which of the following nutrients would most likely be low in a vegan diet? vitamin C thiamin vitamin B-12 dietary fiber
vitamin B-12
Which of the following causes many food allergies?
Peanut/tree nuts Milk products Wheat Eggs All of the above
If you are a vegetarian, you should be concerned about getting enough what?
Riboflavin Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Iron All of the above