Question 1

A vegetarian who eats only plant foods is a(n)

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A)   lactoovovegetarian.
B)   lactovegetarian.
C)   vegan.
D)   ovovegetarian.

Question 2

Because the ____________________________ diet is recognized as being low in meat, rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, low in added sugar and saturated fatty acids, it has been recommended as a sustainable alternative to the MyPlate dietary pattern.

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A)   Canadian
B)   Mediterranean
C)   Asian
D)   European

Question 3

A protein that acts as a hormone is

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A)   insulin.
B)   trypsin.
C)   pepsin.
D)   hemoglobin.

Question 4

All of the following are essential amino acids except

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A)   alanine.
B)   lysine.
C)   methionine.
D)   threonine.

Question 5

One would be likely to see positive protein balance in all of the following conditions except

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A)   growth.
B)   pregnancy.
C)   starvation.
D)   recovery from surgery.

Question 6

Kwashiorkor usually is associated with a deficiency of

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   fat.
C)   protein.
D)   kilocalories.

Question 7

An illness that results from a malfunction of the red blood cell because of an incorrect structure in parts of the hemoglobin protein chain is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   marasmus
B)   kwashiorkor
C)   sickle cell anemia
D)   megaloblastic anemia

Question 8

_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kwashiorkor
B)   Marasmus
C)   Anorexia
D)   Starvation

Question 9

When comparing plant sources of protein to animal sources, we could say

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A)   plant sources tend to be higher in saturated fat.
B)   plant sources tend to be higher in cholesterol.
C)   animal sources tend to be higher in phytochemicals.
D)   plant sources tend to be higher in dietary fiber.

Question 10

An essential amino acid

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A)   can be synthesized in the body if there is a nitrogen source.
B)   can be synthesized in the body if caloric intake is adequate.
C)   cannot be synthesized in the body in sufficient quantity to meet body needs.
D)   can be formed in the body from semiessential amino acids.

Question 11

The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes "The New American Plate," which includes plant-based foods covering __________________ of the plate and meat, fish, poultry, or low-fat dairy covering __________________ of the plate.

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A)   one-half; one-half
B)   three-quarters (or more) ; one-quarter (or less) 
C)   two-thirds (or more) ; one-third (or less) 
D)   one-third (or less) ; two-thirds (or more)

Question 12

If Betty wants to eat the most nutrient-dense source of protein, she would eat

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A)   whole milk
B)   beef.
C)   tuna.
D)   egg yolks.

Question 13

When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecule is

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A)   stored as fat.
B)   excreted in the urine.
C)   stored as amino acids in muscle.
D)   stored as amino acids in the liver.

Question 14

Match the following with the descriptions below

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Question 15

Wilma is an alcoholic. Her liver has been damaged to such a degree that it cannot produce the appropriate blood proteins for fluid balance. She develops a condition called edema, which is

Accepted Answer

A)   extreme thirst.
B)   the build up of fluids in extracellular spaces.
C)   loss of muscle mass.
D)   cardiovascular disease.

Question 16

If a food does not contain the necessary amounts of a certain amino acid to meet a body need, that amino acid is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   complementary amino acid.
B)   essential amino acid.
C)   limiting amino acid.
D)   dispensable amino acid.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about protein?

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A)   It is unique in that it is the only dietary component that contains selenium.
B)   It is important primarily for increasing bone density.
C)   It is made up of combinations of approximately 20 amino acids.
D)   It is made up of combinations of amino acids and fatty acids.

Question 18

Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to

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A)   denaturation.
B)   emulsification.
C)   esterification.
D)   detoxification.

Question 19

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urea
B)   Fatty acids
C)   Amino acids
D)   Ketones

Question 20

Proteins are digested in which areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mouth and stomach
B)   Mouth and small intestine
C)   Stomach and small intestine
D)   Small and large intestines

Exam 6: Proteins

If Betty wants to eat the most nutrient-dense source of protein, she would eat

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The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes "The New American Plate," which includes plant-based foods covering __________________ of the plate and meat, fish, poultry, or low-fat dairy covering __________________ of the plate.

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An illness that results from a malfunction of the red blood cell because of an incorrect structure in parts of the hemoglobin protein chain is called _______________.

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Which of the following is true about protein?

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Because the ____________________________ diet is recognized as being low in meat, rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, low in added sugar and saturated fatty acids, it has been recommended as a sustainable alternative to the MyPlate dietary pattern.

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A protein that acts as a hormone is

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An essential amino acid

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_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

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Kwashiorkor usually is associated with a deficiency of

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One would be likely to see positive protein balance in all of the following conditions except

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When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecule is

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Wilma is an alcoholic. Her liver has been damaged to such a degree that it cannot produce the appropriate blood proteins for fluid balance. She develops a condition called edema, which is

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When comparing plant sources of protein to animal sources, we could say

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Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to

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All of the following are essential amino acids except

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Match the following with the descriptions below

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A vegetarian who eats only plant foods is a(n)

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If a food does not contain the necessary amounts of a certain amino acid to meet a body need, that amino acid is referred to as a(n)

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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

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Proteins are digested in which areas of the body?

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