Ch. 7 nutrition quiz

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Red cabbage

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein?

Legumes

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%

Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins?

Peanut butter on crackers

Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in susceptible persons?

Peanuts

Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?

Phenylalanine

Which of the following menu items does not contain complementary protein?

Salad made with apples, pears, and grapes

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

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

Trypsin

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Tuna fish

The typical vegetarian diet supplies high amounts of ________.

vitamin C

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

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

dehydration

An amino acid does not contain a(an) ________.

fatty acid

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from ________.

measles

The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.

meat

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

nutrigenomics

Which of the following foods are legumes?

peanuts

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

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ________.

consuming foods that contain gluten

Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?

Frozen sliced peaches at $2.69 per 18-ounce bag

Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a child's growth?

Fruitarian

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 fresh fruit

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