DHN CH 7 quiz

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cells

DNA

____ is the process that changed the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the molecules loses its usual function

Denaturation

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

liver

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

low-fat milk

Florencia 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

10-35

Jose, a healthy and active teenager, was diagnosed with PKU when he was only a few days old. In addition to foods that are manufactured to be low in phenylalanine, which of the following foods can he eat to meet his protein needs safely?

Baked potatoes

Lucia follows an exclusively plant-based diet. To meet her protein needs, you recommend that Lucia consumes protein dishes containing complementary proteins. Hummus on whole-grain pita bread is an example of a complementary protein dish

True

Personalized nutrition involves making dietary choices based on your genetic makeup

True

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

The body uses proteins to make

certain hormones

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

colon cancer

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

dehydration

Juan 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

Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age, weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph. This is an example of ________.

nutrigenetics

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

Hemoglobin is an example of a protein that exists in the ___ form

quaternary