Question 1

Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because

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A)   sodium is retained in the body.
B)   blood protein levels fall and fluid shifts to the tissues.
C)   blood protein levels increase and force fluid into the tissues.
D)   increased protein synthesis occurs in tissues causing fluid to flow into them from the blood.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1)  they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2)  they are low in saturated fat, and 3)  they contain no _______________.

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A)   cellulose
B)   collagen
C)   cholesterol
D)   caffeineE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The child with kwashiorkor has all the following conditions except

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A)   moderate weight deficit.
B)   some visible fat stores.
C)   edema in the abdomen and legs.
D)   a skin-and-bones appearance.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Johnny is 10 years old. He has had minimal protein intake for the last two years. He has just recently had surgery. What are the likely results of his deficient protein intake?

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A)   His surgical wound will heal quickly and effectively, but he won't grow effectively.
B)   His surgical wound will not heal quickly and effectively, but he will grow effectively.
C)   The size of his vital organs, including his heart, liver, and muscles, will decrease.
D)   His surgical wound will heal effectively and he will grow normally because he can live off fat stores.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Donovan has been consuming large quantities of food and in violation of safe rules of athletic training is injecting testosterone. He has been seeing large temporary gains in muscle mass. He is in a state of

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A)   negative protein balance.
B)   positive protein balance.
C)   energy equilibrium.
D)   excess protein balance.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Currently, the best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _____ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

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A)   2
B)   0.6
C)   0.8
D)   1.5E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

_______________ does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products.

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A)   A fruitarian
B)   An omnivore
C)   A lacto-ovo vegetarian
D)   A veganE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

It takes approximately _____ kg kilograms of grain to produce ____ kg kilogram of animal protein in cereal-fed animals.

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A)   2; 1
B)   3; 1
C)   5; 1
D)   10; 1E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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A)   Pepsin
B)   Lipase
C)   Amylase
D)   TrypsinE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Approximately how many different amino acids are used in the synthesis of body proteins?

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A)   5
B)   9
C)   20
D)   29E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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A)   Most do not consume enough protein.
B)   Most consume approximately the amount needed to balance losses.
C)   Athletes generally do not get enough protein without supplements.
D)   Most consume more than is needed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrate to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

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A)   Fatty acids will be converted to glucose.
B)   The pancreas will convert insulin to glucose.
C)   The liver will convert amino acids to glucose.
D)   The pancreas will convert protein to glucose.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Jack weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) . What would be his RDA for protein?

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A)   10 grams
B)   64 grams
C)   80 grams
D)   27 gramsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The combination of plant foods that most often is used to provide complete protein is

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A)   legumes and nuts.
B)   legumes and grains.
C)   vegetables and nuts.
D)   vegetables and seeds.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

All of the following describe the fate of excess protein except

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A)   used for energy.
B)   made into glucose.
C)   made into fat.
D)   stored as muscle protein.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete, weighing 87 kilograms?

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A)   70
B)   87
C)   174
D)   191E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

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A)   kilocalories.
B)   protein.
C)   carbohydrate.
D)   fat.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

An association between ____________ consumption and total mortality, as well as premature mortality caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer, has been found in men and women.

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A)   turkey
B)   tuna
C)   chicken
D)   red meatE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Short chain proteins and _______________ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine.

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A)   amino acids
B)   nitrogen
C)   polypeptides
D)   amino groupsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action?

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A)   Body cells will synthesize it.
B)   Protein synthesis will be limited.
C)   Health will not be affected as long as other nutrients are adequate.
D)   Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Proteins

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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Short chain proteins and _______________ are the end products of protein digestion that can be taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine.

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Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1) they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2) they are low in saturated fat, and 3) they contain no _______________.

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Donovan has been consuming large quantities of food and in violation of safe rules of athletic training is injecting testosterone. He has been seeing large temporary gains in muscle mass. He is in a state of

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Approximately how many different amino acids are used in the synthesis of body proteins?

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Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because

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_______________ does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products.

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It takes approximately _____ kg kilograms of grain to produce ____ kg kilogram of animal protein in cereal-fed animals.

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An association between ____________ consumption and total mortality, as well as premature mortality caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer, has been found in men and women.

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Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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Currently, the best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _____ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

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The child with kwashiorkor has all the following conditions except

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All of the following describe the fate of excess protein except

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If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action?

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The combination of plant foods that most often is used to provide complete protein is

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Johnny is 10 years old. He has had minimal protein intake for the last two years. He has just recently had surgery. What are the likely results of his deficient protein intake?

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Jack weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) . What would be his RDA for protein?

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Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of

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How many grams of protein are needed per day by a male non-athlete, weighing 87 kilograms?

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If a person does not eat enough carbohydrate to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

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