Question 1

The child with marasmus has all of the following conditions except

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A)   skin-and-bones appearance.
B)   often less than age 2.
C)   can suffer impaired brain growth and development.
D)   edema in the abdomen and legs.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The RDA f protein translates into approximately what percentage of total daily kilocalie needs?

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A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is not true about the events during and after absption of the products of protein digestion?

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A)   Most protein eaten ends up as individual amino acids in the blood.
B)   Small peptides are digested further to amino acids inside the absorptive cells of the small intestine.
C)   Many whole proteins are absorbed and enter the blood.
D)   Amino acids travel to the liver via the portal vein.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A vegetarian who excludes animal flesh but consumes such products as milk and eggs is referred to as a(n)

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A)   lactovegetarian.
B)   lactoovovegetarian.
C)   vegan.
D)   ovovegetarian.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

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A)   Amino acid chains are the digestive products of its action.
B)   Pepsin works best in an alkaline environment.
C)   Acid activates pepsin.
D)   Pepsin acts on food in the stomach.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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

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70 OR 696 ...

Question 8

A _______________ does not eat animal flesh, but consumes both plant and dairy products.

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The answer of A _______________ does not eat animal flesh,...

Question 9

All of the following are essential amino acids except

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A)   alanine.
B)   lysine.
C)   methionine.
D)   threonine.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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A)   acting as buffers.
B)   releasing nitrogen.
C)   releasing an acid.
D)   binding sodium ions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The edema in children with kwashik is the result of fluid leaking into

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A)   body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased blood protein levels.
B)   body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased energy levels.
C)   the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased cellular proteins.
D)   the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased energy.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 12

Currently, the best estimate f the amount of protein required f 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 D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 13

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 D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Treating a protein with acid, heat, agitation will cause _______________, meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

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The answer of Treating a protein with acid, heat, agitation...

Question 15

The best estimate f the amount of protein required f nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day.

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The answer of The best estimate f the amount of...

Question 16

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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The answer of Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources...

Question 17

In the case of sickle cell anemia, the slight alterations in the DNA of red blood cells lead to

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A)   defects in the membranes of these cells.
B)   changes in the structure of the protein hemoglobin.
C)   poor use of glucose for energy.
D)   inability of the cells to make protein.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

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A)   fatty acid.
B)   monosaccharide.
C)   amino acid.
D)   keto acid.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

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A)   Urea
B)   Fatty acids
C)   Amino acids
D)   KetonesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 20

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

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A)   10 grams
B)   64 grams
C)   80 grams
D)   27 gramsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: Proteins

The child with marasmus has all of the following conditions except

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The RDA f protein translates into approximately what percentage of total daily kilocalie needs?

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

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Which of the following is not true about the events during and after absption of the products of protein digestion?

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A vegetarian who excludes animal flesh but consumes such products as milk and eggs is referred to as a(n)

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Which of the following is not true about pepsin?

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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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A _______________ does not eat animal flesh, but consumes both plant and dairy products.

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All of the following are essential amino acids except

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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The edema in children with kwashik is the result of fluid leaking into

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

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

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Treating a protein with acid, heat, agitation will cause _______________, meaning that the three-dimensional structure of the protein has been altered.

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The best estimate f the amount of protein required f nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day.

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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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In the case of sickle cell anemia, the slight alterations in the DNA of red blood cells lead to

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The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

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

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

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