Question 1

Which of the following is true about protein recommendations?

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A)   An assumption is made that dietary protein is from animal sources only.
B)   The DRI is established at 8 grams per kilogram of ideal body weight.
C)   The DRI is highest proportionately for adult males.
D)   The recommendations are based on amount of lean body mass.
E)   a and dF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

What are the possible consequences of consuming too much protein?

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Question 3

The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the protein eaten will come from:

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A)   dairy only.
B)   animal sources only.
C)   plant sources only.
D)   plant and animal sources.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In the body, denaturation occurs in the:

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A)   mouth.
B)   esophagus.
C)   stomach.
D)   liver.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

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A)   Iodine and iron
B)   Iron and zinc
C)   Calcium and phosphorus
D)   Magnesium and sodium
E)   Potassium and manganeseF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Depending on the circumstances, protein in the diet can be converted to either glucose or fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

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A)   The body cells will synthesize it.
B)   Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.
C)   Protein synthesis will be halted.
D)   Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

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A)   8
B)   10
C)   15
D)   25E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A buffer:

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A)   emulsifies fats.
B)   maintains a constant pH.
C)   facilitates chemical reactions.
D)   protects against plaque build-up.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which element is found in all proteins, but not in carbohydrates or fats?

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A)   Carbon
B)   Iron
C)   Nitrogen
D)   Calcium
E)   OxygenF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

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A)   Fortified soy milk
B)   Seaweed
C)   Fermented soy
D)   Firm-style tofuE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

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Question 13

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother doesn't want to try them and says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of soy while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy by answering the following questions. The phytoestrogens, soy protein, and soy polysaccharides found in soy foods might play a beneficial role in _____.

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A)   diabetes
B)   diverticulosis
C)   kidney stones
D)   obesity
E)   gallstonesF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

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A)   5%-10%
B)   10%-35%
C)   35%-45%
D)   > 55%E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Soy foods in the diet are not thought to play a role in reducing the risk of which of the following conditions?

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A)   Heart disease
B)   Osteoporosis
C)   Certain types of cancer
D)   InfluenzaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders... but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

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A)   Lenny, a vegan who is served a bean burrito with guacamole
B)   Minnie, an ovovegetarian who is served a mushroom-tomato omelet
C)   Vinny, a lactovegetarian who is served spinach quiche (egg-based pie) 
D)   Penny, a lacto-ovovegetarian who is served a fruit plate with yogurtE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following correctly describes the average American's protein intake?

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A)   Inadequate intake of low-quality protein
B)   Excess intake of high-quality protein
C)   Inadequate intake of high-quality protein
D)   Excess intake of low-quality proteinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Disruption of a protein chain's normal shape due to heat or acidity is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   hydrogenation.
B)   denaturation.
C)   digestion.
D)   condensation.
E)   hydrolysis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other uses:

Accepted Answer

A)   reference proteins.
B)   complementary proteins.
C)   simultaneous augmentation.
D)   bonus protein combining.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

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Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders... but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

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If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

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Which of the following is a reliable source of vitamin B₁₂ for a vegan?

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The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the protein eaten will come from:

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What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

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Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

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Which element is found in all proteins, but not in carbohydrates or fats?

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It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

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A buffer:

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Which of the following is true about protein recommendations?

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Soy foods in the diet are not thought to play a role in reducing the risk of which of the following conditions?

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Depending on the circumstances, protein in the diet can be converted to either glucose or fat.

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What are the possible consequences of consuming too much protein?

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In the body, denaturation occurs in the:

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Which of the following correctly describes the average American's protein intake?

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The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other uses:

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Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

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Disruption of a protein chain's normal shape due to heat or acidity is called:

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Four friends are dining out, and the waiter brings their orders... but one of them is wrong. Which person's order is incorrect?

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If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?

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Which of the following is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

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The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the protein eaten will come from:

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What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?

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Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

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Which element is found in all proteins, but not in carbohydrates or fats?

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It is recommended that protein provide what percentage of total caloric intake?

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Which of the following is true about protein recommendations?

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Soy foods in the diet are not thought to play a role in reducing the risk of which of the following conditions?

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Depending on the circumstances, protein in the diet can be converted to either glucose or fat.

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What are the possible consequences of consuming too much protein?

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In the body, denaturation occurs in the:

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Which of the following correctly describes the average American's protein intake?

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The strategy of combining two plant protein foods in a meal so that each provides the essential amino acids lacking in the other uses:

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Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

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Disruption of a protein chain's normal shape due to heat or acidity is called:

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