Question 1

Which of the following foods is least likely to cause food allergies?

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A)   Fish
B)   Eggs
C)   Rice
D)   WheatE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

When amino acids are degraded for energy, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into:

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A)   glucose.
B)   fat.
C)   ketone bodies.
D)   urea.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The main difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy is:

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A)   the involvement of the immune system.
B)   the development of hives.
C)   the development of intestinal cramps.
D)   the development of a migraine headache.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following foods contains isoflavones?

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A)   Eggs
B)   Broccoli
C)   Corn
D)   SoyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

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A)   Zinc is not widespread in plant foods
B)   The vitamin C in plant foods hinders the absorption of zinc
C)   The form of zinc in plants is less readily absorbed than the form in animals
D)   Binders in plant foods may reduce zinc's availability to the bodyE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The best advice for someone who is a vegetarian is to:

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A)   find out how much of each essential amino acid is required daily.
B)   determine how much of each amino acid is contained in favorite foods.
C)   consume a varied diet on a daily basis.
D)   take amino acid supplements.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a legume?

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A)   Corn
B)   Lentils
C)   Peas
D)   Kidney beansE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of:

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A)   essential amino acids present.
B)   essential fatty acids present.
C)   nonessential amino acids present.
D)   nitrogen to give nitrogen equilibrium.
E)   nitrogen to give positive nitrogen balance.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Thinking about what you have read in your nutrition text, answer the following questions. Now that John is eating protein bars and shakes, he is consuming more protein and calories daily than he requires. What most likely happens to the excess protein?

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A)   It is converted to muscle tissue.
B)   It is stored until needed.
C)   It is converted to fat for energy storage.
D)   It is converted to glucose for energy.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

When protein reaches the _____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

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A)   stomach
B)   liver
C)   large intestine
D)   small intestineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What would be the best way for Denarius to modify his prize-winning chili recipe to make its protein content more healthful?

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A)   Replace the canned diced tomatoes with fresh diced tomatoes
B)   Replace the extra lean ground beef with ground turkey (with the skin ground in) 
C)   Reduce the amount of kidney beans and add more ground beef
D)   Reduce the amount of ground beef and add more kidney beans and celeryE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What is immunoglobulin E (IgE) ?

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A)   A specialized immune cell that stores important substances
B)   A type of antibody that circulates through the blood
C)   A chemical produced by mast cells
D)   A fragment of food that can cause an adverse reactionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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. What is special about soy protein?

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A)   It contains a lot of amino acids.
B)   It is the only vegetable food that contains complete protein.
C)   It can raise blood cholesterol levels when added to an omnivorous diet.
D)   It is lower in calories than most other vegetables.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 14

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Thinking about what you have read in your nutrition text, answer the following questions. Jill's research into the risks of excess protein should lead her to give what advice to John?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eating twice the RDA will help John safely gain muscle mass quickly.
B)   Eating excess protein necessitates that John increase his calcium intake.
C)   There have been no adverse reports in animals or humans to suggest excess protein is a problem.
D)   The only risk of excess protein intake is marasmus.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 15

Joy has always wanted to be a lacto-ovovegetarian and is ready to get started. Plan a two-day menu to assist her in this goal.

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Question 16

Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is safe for Bonnie to try a peanut butter triangle if she only eats half of it
B)   It is not safe for Bonnie to eat a sandwich because of potential cross-contamination
C)   It is safe for Bonnie to try a sandwich triangle as long as she chooses pimento
D)   It is not safe for Bonnie to eat a sandwich because you can't tell from the pimento cheese label whether it contains peanutsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. At his gym a friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs is a good way to build muscle. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases:

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A)   biotin and vitamin C.
B)   vitamin D and folate.
C)   iron and biotin.
D)   zinc and magnesium.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Of all the roles proteins play in the body, which role has the highest priority?

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A)   Hormone
B)   Energy
C)   Transport
D)   AntibodiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which statement is incorrect about kwashiorkor?

Accepted Answer

A)   It occurs when there is a deficiency of protein but calories are adequate.
B)   It stunts a child's growth.
C)   It can make a child look like a wizened little old person.
D)   Edema occurs, enlarging the belly.
E)   a and bF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

When determining the biological value (BV)  of proteins, scientists measure the net loss of _____ from the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   zinc
C)   carbon
D)   nitrogenE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

Which of the following foods is least likely to cause food allergies?

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When amino acids are degraded for energy, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into:

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The main difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy is:

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Which of the following foods contains isoflavones?

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Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

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The best advice for someone who is a vegetarian is to:

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Which of the following is not a legume?

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The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of:

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When protein reaches the _____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

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What would be the best way for Denarius to modify his prize-winning chili recipe to make its protein content more healthful?

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What is immunoglobulin E (IgE) ?

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Joy has always wanted to be a lacto-ovovegetarian and is ready to get started. Plan a two-day menu to assist her in this goal.

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Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true?

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Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. At his gym a friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs is a good way to build muscle. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases:

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Of all the roles proteins play in the body, which role has the highest priority?

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Which statement is incorrect about kwashiorkor?

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When determining the biological value (BV) of proteins, scientists measure the net loss of _____ from the body.

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Exam 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids

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When amino acids are degraded for energy, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into:

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The main difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy is:

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Which of the following foods contains isoflavones?

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Why do vegans need to take care to get enough dietary zinc?

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The best advice for someone who is a vegetarian is to:

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Which of the following is not a legume?

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The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of:

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When protein reaches the _____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

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What would be the best way for Denarius to modify his prize-winning chili recipe to make its protein content more healthful?

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What is immunoglobulin E (IgE) ?

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Joy has always wanted to be a lacto-ovovegetarian and is ready to get started. Plan a two-day menu to assist her in this goal.

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Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true?

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Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. At his gym a friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs is a good way to build muscle. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases:

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Of all the roles proteins play in the body, which role has the highest priority?

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Which statement is incorrect about kwashiorkor?

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When determining the biological value (BV) of proteins, scientists measure the net loss of _____ from the body.

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