Nutrition Ch 7 Post-Test

During which stage of life is the body in a state of positive nitrogen balance? A. infancy B. childhood C. pregnancy D. all of these

D. all of these

Amy is 22 years old. Her height is 5'6" and she weighs 132 pounds. Based on this information, how many grams of protein should she consume per day to meet her RDA for protein? A. 48 B. 56 C. 87 D. 104

A. 48

A person suffering from ____ must consume a gluten-free diet. A. celiac disease B. reflux disease C. chronic constipation D. diabetes mellitus

A. celiac disease

As a result of exposure to heat, the proteins in a raw egg undergo A. denaturation B. desaturation C. deamination D. none of these

A. denaturation

Which of the following populations has the greatest risk for protein malnutrition in the US? A. elderly B. vegetarians C. teenagers D. infants

A. elderly

Which of the following amino acids is essential for humans? A. leucine B. asparagine C. alanine D. serine

A. leucine

The ___ is the primary site of nonessential amino acid synthesis A. pancreas B. liver C. gallbladder D. spleen

A. pancreas

On average, Victor consumes about 3000 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, what percentage of his total energy intake should be supplied by protein? A. 5-10% B. 10-35% C. 20-40% D. 25-35%

B. 10-35%

The human body contains ____ different amino acids. A. 10 B. 20 C. 50 D. 100

B. 20

Soybeans A. are naturally rich sources of the essential amino acid methionine B. can undergo processing for use in many food products C. provide high amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats D. should be limited in vegetarian diets

B. can undergo processing for use in many food products

Which of the following does not describe quinoa? A. botanically related to sugar beets and spinach B. contains less protein that most cereal grains C. contains higher quality protein than most cereal grains D. is often used as a hot cereal

B. contains less protein than most cereal grains

A typical lacto-vegetarian consumes A. fish B. milk C. eggs D. none of these

B. milk

Chemical digestion of protein begins in the A. mouth B. stomach C. small intestine D. colon

B. stomach

The ____ group is not a chemical component of all amino acids. A. amino B. sulfur C. acid D. R (side)

B. sulfur

Which of the following contains the most protein per serving? A. 4 ounces low fat cottage cheese B. 1 plain bagel C. 4 ounces cooked chicken breast D. 2 Tbsp peanut butter

C. 4 ounces cooked chicken breast

According to MyPlate, which type of protein should be a limited part of the diet? A. 90% lean ground beef B. skinless chicken C. beef sausage D. salmon

C. beef sausage

Jake is a healthy 20 year old college student who wants to increase his muscle mass. He recently started drinking high protein shakes eight times a day. Each shake supplies 50 g of protein in the form of amino acids. His excess protein intake could contribute to A. cancer B. atherosclerosis C. dehydration D. none of these

C. dehydration

A ____ amino acid is an essential amino acid that is in relatively low amounts in a food. A. negative B. deficient C. limiting D. deaminated

C. limiting

The link that holds two amino acids together is called a A. protein connector B. hydrogen group C. peptide bond D. none of these

C. peptide bond

Which of the following menu items form a complementary protein dish when combined? A. romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes B. red raspberries, strawberries, and bananas C. romain lettuce, toasted bread crumbs, and almonds D. oranges, bananas, and granny smith apples

C. romaine lettuce, toasted bread crumbs, and almonds

Ammonia is converted into ____ in the liver. A. aluminum B. water C. urea D. methionine

C. urea

Which of the following statements is true? A. Kwashiorkor is most common in infants that consume breast milk. B. Children living in developed nations have a high risk of kwashiorkor C. Lack of edema is a major sign of kwashiorkor D. Diets that supply adequate energy from carbohydrates but lack protein can cause kwashiorkor

D. diets that supply adequate energy from carbohydrates but lack protein can cause kwashiorkor

Which of the following statements is false? A. in most cases food allergens are proteins B. an allergic response occurs when the immune system reacts inappropriately to the presence of an allergen C. signs of food allergy usually include hives, skin flushing, and difficulty breathing D. incidence of peanut allergies is decreasing in the US

D. incidence of peanut allergies is decreasing in the US

____ is the limiting amino acid in legumes. A. Phenylalanine B. Alanine C. Serine D. Methionine

D. methionine

Sophia was diagnosed with PKU when she was 3 days old. Which of the following foods can she eat to meet her protein needs? A. nuts B. milk C. chicken D. potatoes

D. potatoes

The human body uses amino acids to A. synthesize certain hormones B. make enzymes C. obtain every D. synthesize certain hormones, make enzymes, and obtain energy

D. synthesize certain hormones, make enzymes, and obtain energy