chapter 7

Which of the following grains does NOT contain gluten?

Millet

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true? Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy, but insufficient high-quality protein. Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries. All of the choices are correct.

all are correct

Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ________% of her total energy intake. 10 to 35 30 to 55 20 to 45 40 to 65

10 to 35

Which of the following amino acids can be made by the human body? Phenylalanine Valine Alanine Leucine

Alanine

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

DNA

________ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual function.

Denaturation

Which of the following statements is true? Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition. Protein-energy malnutrition affects babies while they are breastfeeding. In the United States, teenagers have the greatest risk of protein-energy malnutrition. Compared to children in other parts of the world, impoverished children in the United States have the highest risk of protein-energy malnutrition.

Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition.

________ is the study of how nutrients affect the expression of a person's genome.

Nutrigenomics

Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of proteins?

Trypsin

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.

anaphylaxis

Proteins ________.

are comprised of amino acids

A ________ remains when the amino group of an amino acid is removed.

carbon skeleton

When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat poultry, meat, dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, cookies, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for ________.

celiac disease

Fred is a lactovegetarian. Which of the following foods does he eat?

cheese

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

High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects. This is an example of __________.

nutrigenomics

The chemical attraction between the acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid can form a ________.

peptide bond

The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality. Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS)