Question 1

Over time,if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues,

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A)   skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the liver decrease in size.
B)   excessive body fluid begins to accumulate in the extracellular spaces.
C)   the immune system fails to function properly.
D)   All of these choices are accurate.

Question 2

Anergy is

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A)   the space between body cells.
B)   a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration.
C)   a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body.
D)   the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the body.

Question 3

The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is

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A)   0.5 g/kg of body weight.
B)   0.8 g/kg of body weight.
C)   1.2 g/kg of body weight.
D)   2.0 g/kg of body weight.

Question 4

Peanuts,cow's milk,and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When 2 or more plant proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein,the proteins are called

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A)   nonessential proteins.
B)   complementary proteins.
C)   conditional proteins.
D)   corrected proteins.

Question 6

The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

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Protein turnover refers to the continuou...

Question 9

Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

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A)   the correct amount of
B)   excessive amounts of
C)   inadequate amounts of
D)   poor quality

Question 10

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs,will likely be in

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A)   nitrogen equilibrium.
B)   positive nitrogen balance.
C)   negative nitrogen balance.

Question 11

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

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A)   recovery from injury
B)   weight training
C)   pregnancy
D)   kwashiorkor

Question 12

The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are

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A)   edema and growth failure.
B)   nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
C)   increased appetite and hyperactivity.
D)   overweight and an excess accumulation of fat.

Question 13

Signs of protein deficiency may include

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A)   edema.
B)   mild to moderate weight loss.
C)   poor resistance to infection.
D)   All of these choices are accurate.

Question 14

After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to

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A)   poor prior health.
B)   low dietary intakes.
C)   increased needs for recovery.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in negative nitrogen balance.

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Negative nitrogen balance occurs when th...

Question 17

An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Proteins help regulate blood pH by

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A)   accepting and releasing hydrogen ions.
B)   keeping the blood more acidic.
C)   releasing ketone-forming amino acids into the blood.
D)   pumping potassium out of the cells.

Question 20

List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

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Evaluating the quality of food protein i...

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When 2 or more plant proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein,the proteins are called

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Most Americans consume ________ dietary protein compared to the RDA.

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Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."

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After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to

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List 3 ways of evaluating food protein quality.

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The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are

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Proteins help regulate blood pH by

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Over time,if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues,

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The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

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The RDA for protein for most healthy adults is

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List 2 circumstances in which an individual might be in negative nitrogen balance.

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The 9 amino acids that the body cannot make are known as nonessential amino acids.

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Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

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A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs,will likely be in

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Anergy is

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Marasmus in infants commonly occurs in poverty-stricken countries.

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Signs of protein deficiency may include

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Peanuts,cow's milk,and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic.

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An individual with the genetic disease PKU has a limited ability to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine.

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Proteins comprise about 17% of body weight.

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