Question 1

During times of recovery from illness or injury, protein needs may range from 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Marasmus is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  edema
B)  extreme weight loss and fat loss
C)  excess energy intakes
D)  allergy to cow's milkE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A vegan will eat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only fruits, nuts, honey, and vegetable oils
B)  dairy products, eggs, and fish
C)  dairy products and plant foods
D)   only foods from plant sourcesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nitrogen makes up approximately _____ of the weight of an amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  8%
B)  16%
C)  24%
D)  32%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Explain the difference between essential and nonessential amino acids.

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Essential amino acids are amino acids th...

Question 8

Suggest 3 meals that make use of the concept of complementary proteins.

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Sure! Complementary proteins are two or ...

Question 9

Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  methionine
B)  phenylalanine
C)  tyrosine
D)  lysineE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vegetarian diets are often low in dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Once a food allergy has developed, it persists throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lacto-ovo-vegetarians exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs from their diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The functions of protein include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing structural support to body cells
B)  producing antibodies to fight infection
C)  contributing to acid-base balance
D)  All of these are functions of proteinE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in negative nitrogen balance.

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Negative nitrogen balance occurs when th...

Question 19

Protein quality is determined by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the food's digestibility
B)  the food's cost
C)  the food's amino acid composition
D)  the food's ability to support body growthE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The recommended amount of protein as a percentage of total energy intake is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% to 20%
B)  20% to 30%
C)  10% to 35%
D)  40% to 50%E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination.

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Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

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A vegan will eat ________.

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Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

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During times of recovery from illness or injury, protein needs may range from 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg body weight.

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List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in negative nitrogen balance.

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An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

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Protein quality is determined by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Suggest 3 meals that make use of the concept of complementary proteins.

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Marasmus is characterized by ________.

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The functions of protein include ________.

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Once a food allergy has developed, it persists throughout life.

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Lacto-ovo-vegetarians exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs from their diet.

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Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable protein.

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Nitrogen makes up approximately _____ of the weight of an amino acid.

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Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

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High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

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The recommended amount of protein as a percentage of total energy intake is ________.

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Vegetarian diets are often low in dietary fiber.

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Explain the difference between essential and nonessential amino acids.

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