Question 1

What are the benefits of being a vegetarian?

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Vegetarians are less likely to...

Question 2

What is nitrogen balance?

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Nitrogen balance is the difference betwe...

Question 3

Chemical digestion of protein begins in the

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A)   epiglottis.
B)   mouth.
C)   stomach.
D)   esophagus. C

Question 4

Consuming too much protein from animal sources can increase the amount of saturated fat in the diet, and ultimately heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Who is at risk of protein energy malnutrition?

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The risk factors of PEM are: poverty, po...

Question 6

Excess plant protein (not animal protein) is converted to muscle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For persons who have heart disease, the more they animal protein they eat, the better.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How are complete and incomplete proteins different?

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Complete proteins provides all the essen...

Question 9

How are vegans different to other vegetarians?

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Vegans consume no animal foods. However ...

Question 10

The specific sequence of amino acids determines the specific ____________of the protein.

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A)   function
B)   difference
C)   peptide bond
D)   timing

Question 11

Describe the typical types of proteins which are underconsumed and overconsumed by Americans.

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Plant proteins are typically underconsumed-dried beans, peanut butter, nuts, and soy are healthy foods rich in protein. Animal proteins are usually overconsumed-meat, butter, eggs.

Question 12

During absorption, amino acids pass through

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A)   enterocytes.
B)   cell walls.
C)   cells.
D)   enterocells.

Question 13

Although carbohydrates, lipids and proteins all contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, only proteins contain

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A)   a nitrogen- containing amine group.
B)   nitro.
C)   an oxygen- containing group.
D)   amines.

Question 14

On a daily basis, American men and women need to consume

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A)   more animal protein.
B)   less protein.
C)   more protein.
D)   more high- nitrogen protein. B

Question 15

How does the Vegan MyPlate differ from the non- Vegan MyPlate?

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The Vegan MyPlate displays pro...

Question 16

Which of the following foods are complete proteins?

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A)   bread and butter
B)   potato and sour cream
C)   animal foods, quinoa, or soy
D)   almonds, peanuts, or cashews

Question 17

The food which has the highest amino acid score is egg white.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The daily recommendation for protein varies according to body type.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the best approach to meeting the protein needs of an individual.

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Complete protein, found in animal foods,...

Question 20

After they have been absorbed, amino acids are used to synthesize new proteins or are converted to nonessential amino acids, ATP, glucose, or

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A)   protease.
B)   proteose.
C)   omega- 3 fat.
D)   fat.

Exam 6: Proteins

What are the benefits of being a vegetarian?

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What is nitrogen balance?

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Chemical digestion of protein begins in the

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Consuming too much protein from animal sources can increase the amount of saturated fat in the diet, and ultimately heart disease.

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Who is at risk of protein energy malnutrition?

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Excess plant protein (not animal protein) is converted to muscle.

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For persons who have heart disease, the more they animal protein they eat, the better.

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How are complete and incomplete proteins different?

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How are vegans different to other vegetarians?

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The specific sequence of amino acids determines the specific ____________of the protein.

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Describe the typical types of proteins which are underconsumed and overconsumed by Americans.

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During absorption, amino acids pass through

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Although carbohydrates, lipids and proteins all contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, only proteins contain

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On a daily basis, American men and women need to consume

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How does the Vegan MyPlate differ from the non- Vegan MyPlate?

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Which of the following foods are complete proteins?

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The food which has the highest amino acid score is egg white.

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The daily recommendation for protein varies according to body type.

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Explain the best approach to meeting the protein needs of an individual.

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After they have been absorbed, amino acids are used to synthesize new proteins or are converted to nonessential amino acids, ATP, glucose, or

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