Ch. 7
To get RDA multiply their body in kg by ________
0.8 grams
Which of the following is the amino acid that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts?
Nonessential
the process of removing the nitrogen-containing group from an unneeded amino acid is called
deamination
true or false: food intolerances trigger the body's immune response
false
gluten-free products are not always healthier as some are high in
fats, sodium, simple sugars
which element is primarily lost through the elimination of urea and creatinine
nitrogen
genes, height and weight, blood pressure, and health assessment is taken into consideration for a
personalized nutrition plan
in most cases, an allergen is a
protein
most foods contain some
protein
combining certain plant food sources of protein to form complete proteins is called ________
protein complementation
structure of hemoglobin is an example of
quaternary structure
what happens to peptides once they enter the absorptive cells?
they are broken down into amino acids
a person consuming 2000 kcals and eating 20% or her kcals from protein is eating how many grams of protein
100 grams
the project undertaken in the 1900s to identify and sequence the approximately 23,000 genes that code for protein synthesis in the human DNA is called the
Human Genome Project
after being digested, most amino acids are first transported into
absorptive cells
proteins are made up of smaller units called
amino acids
true or false: celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are the same condition
false
Having a headache and intestinal discomfort from eating a food, without triggering the body's immune response is a sign of a:
food intolerance
a food intolerance may occur after the consumption of non protein substances, such as
lactose , sulfites , MSG
intolerance to wheat products, resulting in IBS like symptoms is defined as ________
non-celiac gluten sensitivity
the health professional who will consider genetically driven dietary recommendations when helping people with their personalized nutrition plan is the _______________
registered dietitian nutritionist
proteins are made in your body by following the code found in your __________
DNA
not all amino acids need to be supplied through dietary sources because ______________ breaks down old and unneeded proteins into their component amino acids and then recycles them to make new proteins.
protein turnover
Amino acids are the building blocks of
proteins
People with PKU should avoid
egg, milk products, meats
What elements make up proteins?
oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen
plant proteins are a healthy alternative to animal proteins because this type of diet has lower rates of
type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension
a high-protein diet is defined as a protein intake of
20 to 35 % of calories
where are dipeptides and tripeptides broken down into amino acids?
microvilli
true or false: every cell contains protein
true
what results when a protein is absorbed without complete digestion
allergy
To make dishes with complementary combinations, a consumer must know
which essential amino acids are limiting in plant foods. which plant foods are good sources of protein.
examples including creating and melanin. nitrogen-containing compounds that are not proteins. serve important physiological roles. are true statements about
amino acid derivatives