Chapter 7 Nutrition & Wellness

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of complete protein?

Low-fat milk

The ________ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

liver

Petros is a 20-year-old male who weighs 180 lbs (82 kg). Based on the RDA for protein for a healthy young adult, how much protein should Petros consume daily?

66 grams

Katrina is 20 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, what is her range of protein intake?

180 to 630 kcal/day

Which of the following statements is true?

Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition.

kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy, but insufficient high-quality protein. Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries.

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

Nutrigenomics

Which of the following foods has the most total grams of protein per serving?

Roasted chicken breast, 4 oz

Which of the following is NOT considered a major function of proteins in the human body?

Synthesis and storage of muscle glycogen

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

Vomiting and/or diarrhea Hives Swollen lips

Denuaturation

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

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

An adult with undiagnosed kidney disease will likely have _______.

high BUN and low UUN

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

hydrochloric acid and pepsin

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

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

protein

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk. To support normal infant development, the formula must have ________ as an ingredient.

tryptophan

Compared to a diet that provides fewer plant foods, a plant-based diet typically provides more _______.

vitamin C