Ch 7 Quiz - Human Nutrition

Angela follows a vegetarian diet that includes milk and milk products and eggs, but no other animal foods. What type of vegetarian diet is Angela following?

Lactoovovegetarian

Which of the following is considered an essential amino acid?

Methionine

A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids bond through a ________ reaction.

condensation

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

Carrots and celery

Which of the following statements is true?

Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream.

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with abnormal blood urea nitrogen?

Colon cancer

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

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has________.

PKU

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 plant foods is considered a source of complete protein?

Quinoa

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

Trypsin

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a food allergy?

all of these choices are correct.

Carmen is an active child who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom party, Carmen was accidentally exposed to trail mix that contained peanuts, and she rapidly developed ________ as a result.

anaphylaxis

Proteins ________.

are comprised of amino acids

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

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

dehydration

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

fatty acid group

In the stomach, ________ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

In an incomplete protein, the ______ is/are the essential amino acid(s) found in the lowest amount(s) in the food source.

limiting amino acid(s)

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

peptide bond

Exclusively plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.

protein