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| Associated with times of famine, _________ is a type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by extreme thinness. |
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| Which of the following is a nutrient of concern for vegans? A. beta carotene B: vitamin E C. vitamin C D. vitamin B12 |
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| Which of the following proteins are fundamental to the immune system? A. buffers B. transport proteins C. enzymes D. antibodies |
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Of the twenty amino acids relevant to the human body, how many are considered nonessential?
A: five B: nine C: eleven D: twenty |
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| which of the following is the only complete vegetable protein: A: soy B: corn C: peanuts D: wheat |
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| a complete protein: A. is composed of only di- and tripeptides B. has not been denatured C. contains all twenty amino acids D. contains all essential amino acids |
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| contains all essential amino acids |
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| Which of the following is used to measure protein quality? A. the amount of essential amino acids present B. the digestibility of the protein C. the pH of the protein D. both A and B |
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| Both A and B (the amount of esssential amino acids present and the digestibility of the protein |
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| The digestion of proteins begins in the : A. small intestine B. large intestine C. stomach D. liver |
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| which of the following health problems has been associated with adequate calories but low protein intakes? A. kwashiorkor B. elevated blood cholesterol C. sickle cell anemia D. marasmus |
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| What is edema> A. an immune deficiency resulting from malnutrition B. a fluid imbalance that results in swelling of tissues C. a pH imbalance of the blood D. a genetic disorder that causes protein abnormalities |
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| a fluid imbalance that results in swelling of tissues |
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| Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of : A. linoleic acid B. linolenic acid. C. vitamin C D. both a and b |
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| linoleic and linolenic acid |
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| where do humans obtain vitamin D? A. sunlight B. diet C. intestinal bacteria D. both A and B |
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| Vitamin D toxicity is associated with A. sunburns B. supplements C. seafood D. suntan lotions |
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| Insufficient vitamin D during adulthood is associated with A. osteomalacia B. osteoporosis C. rickets D. hypocalcemia |
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| Which water-soluble vitamin can regenerate vitamin E after it has been oxidized?A. vitamin C B. vitamin B6 C. folate D. vitamin D |
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| The effects of vitamin B deficiencies include A. xerothalmia B. mental confusion C. dermititis D. A and B E. B and C |
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| mental confusion and dermititis |
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| Vitamin K's primary role in the body is A. blood clotting B nerve transmission C. metabolism D. muscle contraction |
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| In addition to dietary sources, vitamin K is produced in the A. brain B. large intestine C. stomach D. small intestine |
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| Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin E? |
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| improving the absorption of vitamin C if dietary intake is low |
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| which of the following nutrients requires the most frequent consumption to prevent deficiency symptoms? |
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| the doctor has recently told julie that her iron stores are low. Julie should consume __________ with her iron supplement to increase absorption |
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| A. a glass of orange juice |
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| Which of the following is the BEST source of thiamin? |
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| Pellagra is the deficiency disease associated with |
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| which of the following conditions have vitamin B6 supplements been used to treat? |
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| Which of the following explains why folate is critical to the health of a newly conceived embryo? |
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| Folate is needed for proper cell divison |
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| Vitamin b12 is essential for the proper functioning of: |
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| Research studies have consistently demonstrated an association between a reduced risk of cancer and: |
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| increased consumption of fruits and vegetables |
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| Using a sunscreen with an SPF of 8 or greater can inhibit the synthesis of vitamin D |
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| The B-complex vitamins are good energy sources for the body |
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| What element makes protein different from carbohydrate nad fat |
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| all of the following are parts of an amino acid molecule EXCEPT |
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| What part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids? |
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| Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins> |
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| Milk curdles when lemon juice is added to it. The change that occurs in the protein is called: |
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| In the human body, proteins are found: A. in the blood B. in bone tissue C. in muscle tissue D. all of the above |
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ALL OF THEM!
blood, bone tissue, and muscle tissue |
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| Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body> |
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| providing energy to the body |
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| All of the following are examples of protein hormones EXCEPT |
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| The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein is called: |
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| Brenda is a reasonably healthy 19-year-old college student who is sedentary. She is 5'8'' tall and weighs 145 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend she consume each day? |
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| In order to increase muscle mass a person must |
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| consume adequate protein and carbohydrate and begin a proper training program |
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