Question 1

Resistance to disease is dependent largely on the body's:

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   lipids.
C)   proteins.
D)   vitamins.
E)   minerals.

Question 2

An antibody is a type of protein that:

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A)   regulates pH balance in the body.
B)   transports lipids throughout the body.
C)   protects the body from disease.
D)   regulates fluid balance in the body.
E)   carries messenger molecules.

Question 3

A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to

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A)   stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy.
B)   prevent the loss of essential fatty acids.
C)   prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy.
D)   stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids.
E)   supply the brain with its preferred energy source.

Question 4

An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?

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A)   indigestible
B)   non-essential
C)   reduced
D)   limiting
E)   non-kcalorie

Question 5

Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

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A)   citrus fruits
B)   strawberries
C)   legumes
D)   apples
E)   watermelon

Question 6

During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

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A)   results in increased resistance to disease.
B)   causes increased body temperature.
C)   is found only in children.
D)   affects physical development but leaves the brain unaffected.
E)   results in low resistance to disease.

Question 7

Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, eggs, and shellfish. She would be described as:

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A)   lacto-ovo vegetarian.
B)   partial vegetarian.
C)   ovo-vegetarian.
D)   temporary vegetarian.
E)   undecided vegetarian.

Question 8

Kwashiorkor is most identified by :

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A)   wasting away .
B)   low weight .
C)   edema .
D)   slow metabolism .
E)   poor growth .

Question 9

Marasmus may be described as a form of malnutrition caused by:

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A)   a chronic, severe deprivation of food.
B)   deficiency of energy.
C)   a chronic, severe deprivation of protein.
D)   deficiency of protein and vitamins.
E)   excessive exercise.

Question 10

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

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A)   18
B)   24
C)   42
D)   60
E)   100

Question 11

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

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A)   Fluids shift out of the blood and into the tissues, causing swelling.
B)   Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate.
C)   Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
D)   Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.
E)   Deterioration of the digestive tract lining.

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

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A)   carnitine
B)   alanine
C)   tyrosine
D)   hemoglobin
E)   phenylalanine

Question 13

The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

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A)   marasmic child has a swollen belly.
B)   marasmic child experiences edema.
C)   marasmic child appears extremely thin.
D)   marasmic child develops a fatty liver.
E)   kwashiorkor child appears extremely thin.

Question 14

Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, approximately how many grams would that be?

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A)   28 g/day
B)   48 g/day
C)   58 g/day
D)   68 g/day
E)   75 g/day

Question 15

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

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A)   monosaccharides.
B)   fatty acids.
C)   ketones.
D)   enzymes.
E)   amino acids.

Question 16

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

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A)   glycerol.
B)   carbon.
C)   fatty acids.
D)   nitrogen.
E)   hydrogen.

Question 17

The task of acquiring enough vitamin B12 may pose a problem to vegans because:

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A)   fibers in vegetables inhibit its absorption.
B)   they lack the intrinsic factor.
C)   it is found naturally only in animal-derived products.
D)   deficiency may occur from excess intake of soy products.
E)   they are unable to recycle their vitamin B12.

Question 18

What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

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A mixture of proteins from whole grains,...

Exam 5: Protein

Marasmus may be described as a form of malnutrition caused by:

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An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?

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During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

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Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

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Kwashiorkor is most identified by :

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What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

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Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, approximately how many grams would that be?

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A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to

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What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

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How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

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The task of acquiring enough vitamin B₁₂ may pose a problem to vegans because:

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Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

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The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

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Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

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Resistance to disease is dependent largely on the body's:

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The basic building blocks of proteins are:

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Mary excludes meat from her diet but occasionally consumes poultry, eggs, and shellfish. She would be described as:

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An antibody is a type of protein that:

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Exam 5: Protein

Marasmus may be described as a form of malnutrition caused by:

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An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?

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During a medical mission trip to Africa, you encounter a child with severe malnutrition due to marasmus. The condition:

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Which of the following provides the highest-quality protein?

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Kwashiorkor is most identified by :

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What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

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Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, approximately how many grams would that be?

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A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to

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What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?

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The task of acquiring enough vitamin B12 may pose a problem to vegans because:

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Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contain:

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The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:

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Which of the following is one of the essential amino acids?

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The basic building blocks of proteins are:

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