Question 1

Margaret,who is 55 years old and weights 55 kg,is worried about becoming frail,like her elderly mother,Martha.She is not active,but she consumes a high-protein diet of 1.5 g per kg of body weight per day from animal protein sources.Come up with a better plan and convince Margaret that it will improve her health.

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Margaret, I understand your concerns abo...

Question 2

An individual with diabetes decides to switch to a low-carbohydrate,high-protein diet.What is a safety concern involved with this switch?

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With diabetes,the kidneys are at increas...

Question 3

How many grams of protein does a healthy 25-year-old female weighing 65 kg need each day? Show your calculation.

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The current recommended dietary allowance for adults with a healthy body weight is 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
65 × 0.8 = 52 g/d

Question 4

The average American man consumes 100 g of protein per day,and the average American woman consumes 70 g of protein per day.Are these within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein intake while on a 2,000 kcal diet? Show your calculations.

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Yes,the ranges of 14% and 20% kcal are w...

Question 5

Amino acids differ based on

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A)  their peptide bonds.
B)  their central carbon location.
C)  their number of hydrogen groups.
D)  their side chain.
E)  their amino group.

Question 6

A patient with low protein intake has frequent illness and infections.You suspect this may be due to

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A)  not enough protein to support wound healing.
B)  not enough protein for antibody synthesis.
C)  not enough protein for tissue fluid balance.
D)  not enough protein for proper blood pH balance.
E)  not enough protein for hormone regulation.

Question 7

If a weight lifter consumes protein drinks beyond her caloric needs,what will happen to the extra protein?

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A)  Extra protein will increase lean body mass.
B)  Extra protein will be transformed into glucose.
C)  Extra protein will be transformed into glycogen.
D)  Extra protein will be transformed into fat.
E)  Extra protein will cause edema and fatty liver.

Question 8

What is the role of the kidneys in preventing increased blood ammonia with high protein intake?

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A)  conversion to urea and excretion in urine
B)  conversion to uric acid and excretion in the urine
C)  filtering of blood and excretion of urea in the urine
D)  excretion of ammonia and extra protein in the urine
E)  neutralization of uric acid to urea followed by excretion in the urine

Question 9

Which condition is most likely to produce negative nitrogen balance?

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A)  the third trimester of pregnancy
B)  growth following puberty
C)  an individual starting an resistance exercise training
D)  an elderly person bed ridden because of a hip fracture
E)  recovery from a fever D

Question 10

Where do the amino acids that make up the amino acid pool come from,and what is the pool used for?

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The amino acids in the amino acid pool c...

Question 11

A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly appearance due to

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A)  eating too much fatty foods.
B)  eating too much starchy foods.
C)  not eating enough protein for tissue fluid balance.
D)  not eating enough protein for blood pH balance.
E)  not eating enough protein for lean body mass.

Question 12

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for protein intake while on a 2,000 calorie diet should be_____ calories.Show your calculations.

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The AMDR for protein is 10% to...

Question 13

Which list contains only nonessential amino acids?

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A)  tryptophan,valine,phenylalanine
B)  methionine,threonine,histidine
C)  glycine,serine,arginine
D)  isoleucine,leucine,lysine
E)  arginine,histidine,lysine

Question 14

Plants generally contain low-quality protein.How can vegans prevent protein deficiency without having to rely on consuming soy or soy products?

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Vegans practice protein comple...

Question 15

Describe protein digestion in the stomach.

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Hydrochloride produced by the stomach causes the denaturation of food proteins.Unfolding of food protein exposes peptide bonds,allowing the enzyme pepsin to bind and break peptide bonds.

Question 16

George,who is 21 years old,weighs 90 kg,is a strict vegan,and has recently become a competitive body builder.Determine his protein requirements and come up with a menu plan to fit his lifestyle.

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George, as a competitive bodybuilder, ha...

Question 17

Wheat does not contain enough lysine for protein synthesis.Therefore,wheat is

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A)  a nonessential protein.
B)  an incomplete protein.
C)  a limiting amino acid.
D)  an inadequate amino aciD.
E)  a dispensable protein.

Question 18

Which is the most important factor for determining an adult's protein requirement?

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A)  age
B)  height
C)  weight
D)  gender
E)  muscle and fat mass

Question 19

What are some potential safety concerns about high-protein diets?

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Individuals consuming high-protein diets...

Question 20

What two steps are required for protein synthesis?

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A)  translation and protein folding
B)  transcription and translation
C)  transcription and translocation
D)  translation and denaturation
E)  transcription and deamination

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An individual with diabetes decides to switch to a low-carbohydrate,high-protein diet.What is a safety concern involved with this switch?

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How many grams of protein does a healthy 25-year-old female weighing 65 kg need each day? Show your calculation.

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The current recommended dietary allowance for adults with a healthy body weight is 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. 65 × 0.8 = 52 g/d

The average American man consumes 100 g of protein per day,and the average American woman consumes 70 g of protein per day.Are these within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein intake while on a 2,000 kcal diet? Show your calculations.

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Yes,the ranges of 14% and 20% kcal are w...
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Amino acids differ based on

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A patient with low protein intake has frequent illness and infections.You suspect this may be due to

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If a weight lifter consumes protein drinks beyond her caloric needs,what will happen to the extra protein?

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What is the role of the kidneys in preventing increased blood ammonia with high protein intake?

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Which condition is most likely to produce negative nitrogen balance?

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Where do the amino acids that make up the amino acid pool come from,and what is the pool used for?

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The amino acids in the amino acid pool c...
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A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly appearance due to

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for protein intake while on a 2,000 calorie diet should be_____ calories.Show your calculations.

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The AMDR for protein is 10% to...
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Which list contains only nonessential amino acids?

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Plants generally contain low-quality protein.How can vegans prevent protein deficiency without having to rely on consuming soy or soy products?

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Vegans practice protein comple...
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Describe protein digestion in the stomach.

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Hydrochloride produced by the stomach causes the denaturation of food proteins.Unfolding of food protein exposes peptide bonds,allowing the enzyme pepsin to bind and break peptide bonds.

George,who is 21 years old,weighs 90 kg,is a strict vegan,and has recently become a competitive body builder.Determine his protein requirements and come up with a menu plan to fit his lifestyle.

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George, as a competitive bodybuilder, ha...
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Wheat does not contain enough lysine for protein synthesis.Therefore,wheat is

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Which is the most important factor for determining an adult's protein requirement?

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What are some potential safety concerns about high-protein diets?

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Individuals consuming high-protein diets...
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What two steps are required for protein synthesis?

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An individual with diabetes decides to switch to a low-carbohydrate,high-protein diet.What is a safety concern involved with this switch?

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How many grams of protein does a healthy 25-year-old female weighing 65 kg need each day? Show your calculation.

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The average American man consumes 100 g of protein per day,and the average American woman consumes 70 g of protein per day.Are these within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein intake while on a 2,000 kcal diet? Show your calculations.

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Amino acids differ based on

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A patient with low protein intake has frequent illness and infections.You suspect this may be due to

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If a weight lifter consumes protein drinks beyond her caloric needs,what will happen to the extra protein?

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What is the role of the kidneys in preventing increased blood ammonia with high protein intake?

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Which condition is most likely to produce negative nitrogen balance?

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Where do the amino acids that make up the amino acid pool come from,and what is the pool used for?

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A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly appearance due to

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for protein intake while on a 2,000 calorie diet should be_____ calories.Show your calculations.

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Which list contains only nonessential amino acids?

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Plants generally contain low-quality protein.How can vegans prevent protein deficiency without having to rely on consuming soy or soy products?

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Describe protein digestion in the stomach.

Correct AnswerverifiedHydrochloride produced by the stomach causes the denaturation of food proteins.Unfolding of food protein exposes peptide bonds,allowing the enzyme pepsin to bind and break peptide bonds.

George,who is 21 years old,weighs 90 kg,is a strict vegan,and has recently become a competitive body builder.Determine his protein requirements and come up with a menu plan to fit his lifestyle.

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Wheat does not contain enough lysine for protein synthesis.Therefore,wheat is

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Which is the most important factor for determining an adult's protein requirement?

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What are some potential safety concerns about high-protein diets?

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What two steps are required for protein synthesis?

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The current recommended dietary allowance for adults with a healthy body weight is 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. 65 × 0.8 = 52 g/d

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The amino acids in the amino acid pool c...
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The AMDR for protein is 10% to...
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Hydrochloride produced by the stomach causes the denaturation of food proteins.Unfolding of food protein exposes peptide bonds,allowing the enzyme pepsin to bind and break peptide bonds.

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