Question 1

Tempeh, tofu, and miso are foods derived from

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A)   seaweed.
B)   cow's milk.
C)   soy.
D)   wheat.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Enzyme supplements taken before bedtime can reduce the intestinal gas caused by legumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements does NOT explain how the body uses macronutrients for energy?

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A)   The healthy body's primary energy sources are carbohydrate and fat.
B)   The body stores excess protein primarily for energy reserves.
C)   To utilize protein for energy, the body breaks down protein into individual amino acids.
D)   Eating sufficient fat will spare body protein.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Athletes need more protein than sedentary individuals because

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A)   protein is the primary source of energy during intense exercise.
B)   additional protein is needed to repair tissue damage caused by exercise.
C)   they require less glucose during exercise.
D)   tissue growth slows as a result of intense exercise.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Insulin, glucagon, and the thyroid hormone are all made from

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A)   lipids.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   amino acids.
D)   bile.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is False about the role hydrochloric acid plays in digestion?

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A)   Hydrochloric acid denatures protein.
B)   Hydrochloric acid inhibits the digestion of fat.
C)   Hydrochloric acid breaks the strands of protein.
D)   Hydrochloric acid converts pepsinogen to pepsin.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The severe protein deficiency seen in toddlers when they are weaned from breast milk and fed a low-protein diet is called

Accepted Answer

A)   phenlyketonuria.
B)   marasmus.
C)   kwashiorkor.
D)   cystic fibrosis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for assembling available amino acids into a unique protein is called a protease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A high-protein diet is considered unhealthy for

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A)   sedentary adults.
B)   athletes.
C)   people with kidney disease.
D)   older women.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

When the blood's pH level becomes too basic, proteins help to balance pH by

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A)   attracting hydrogen and neutralizing it.
B)   releasing hydrogen into the blood.
C)   producing antibodies.
D)   converting pepsinogen into pepsin.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The proteins that help defend the body against bacteria, toxins, and allergens are called

Accepted Answer

A)   enzymes.
B)   antibodies.
C)   buffers.
D)   transport proteins.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

A lacto-ovo-vegetarian omits animal flesh, dairy, and eggs, but does consume grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The recommended protein intake for most adults is how many grams (per kilogram of bodyweight)  per day?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5
B)   0.8
C)   1.3
D)   2.5E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which food provides a complementary protein to wheat, corn, and other grains?

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A)   broccoli
B)   squash
C)   black beans
D)   applesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which aspect of protein digestion occurs in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteases break down polypeptides into smaller molecules.
B)   Pepsin breaks down proteins into single amino acids.
C)   Amino acids are stored.
D)   Mechanical digestion begins.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Quorn is a source of protein derived from

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A)   beef.
B)   corn.
C)   soy.
D)   fermented fungus.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the mechanical and chemical digestion of dietary protein.

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Question 18

Vegetarians who consume no animal products should be sure to consume supplements or foods fortified with

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acids.
B)   quorn.
C)   vitamins B12 and D and riboflavin, iron, calcium, and zinc.
D)   vitamin C and phosphorus.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The protein-energy malnutrition disease that causes severe muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue and body fat is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   marasmus.
B)   sickle cell anemia.
C)   cystic fibrosis.
D)   kwashiorkor.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

According to estimates, what percentage of the U.S. population is vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A)   3.4%
B)   5.7%
C)   12.2%
D)   27.6%E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Which aspect of protein digestion occurs in the small intestine?

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Which food provides a complementary protein to wheat, corn, and other grains?

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Enzyme supplements taken before bedtime can reduce the intestinal gas caused by legumes.

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Which of the following statements does NOT explain how the body uses macronutrients for energy?

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The protein-energy malnutrition disease that causes severe muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue and body fat is known as

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A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for assembling available amino acids into a unique protein is called a protease.

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Which of the following statements is False about the role hydrochloric acid plays in digestion?

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Athletes need more protein than sedentary individuals because

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Insulin, glucagon, and the thyroid hormone are all made from

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The proteins that help defend the body against bacteria, toxins, and allergens are called

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When the blood's pH level becomes too basic, proteins help to balance pH by

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A lacto-ovo-vegetarian omits animal flesh, dairy, and eggs, but does consume grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

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Tempeh, tofu, and miso are foods derived from

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Vegetarians who consume no animal products should be sure to consume supplements or foods fortified with

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A high-protein diet is considered unhealthy for

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The recommended protein intake for most adults is how many grams (per kilogram of bodyweight) per day?

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Describe the mechanical and chemical digestion of dietary protein.

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According to estimates, what percentage of the U.S. population is vegetarian?

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Quorn is a source of protein derived from

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The severe protein deficiency seen in toddlers when they are weaned from breast milk and fed a low-protein diet is called

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