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1
Which of the following is NOT a function of protein?
A)Making glucose
B)Acid-base balance in the body
C)Transporting nutrients
D)Cooling the body
2
Which of the following is recommended for families with a history of food allergies?
A)Feed babies only breast milk or formula until six months of age
B)Delay dairy products until one year of age
C)Serve egg whites only after two years of age
D)All of these choices are correct
3
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) can be caused by which of the following?
A)Very low caloric intake
B)Too many amino acid supplements
C)High protein diets
D)Eating excessive kcalories
4
Healthful high protein (vegan) plant foods include which of the following?
A)Tempeh, beans, and tofu
B)Yogurt and cheese
C)Greens, Onion, and Garlic
D)Apples, Pears, and Kiwi
5
The Institute of Medicine’s general recommendation for protein intake as a percentage of total calories is _____.
A)10-35%
B)30-45%
C)5-15%
D)45-65%
6
The enzyme the pancreas releases to split apart polypeptides during digestion is _____.
A)Amylase
B)Trypsin
C)Lipase
D)Gastrin
7
The stomach enzyme that assists in protein digestion is _____.
A)Pepsin
B)Chymotrypsin
C)Carboxypeptidase
D)Peptidase
8
Which of the following are situations in which an individual has a negative nitrogen balance?
A)During pregnancy
B)During strength training
C)Recovery stage after injury
D)Bed rest for several days
9
Which of the following is false about the amino acids?
A)They are the smallest unit of proteins
B)They are absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine wall
C)Athletes need to supplement in order to receive enough
D)Each one has an amine and an acid group
10
Which of the following is FALSE about the recommended intakes of protein?
A)There is a dietary RDA recommendation for protein
B)Infants need a lower gram per kilogram of protein than adults
C)Infants need a higher gram per kilogram of protein than adults
D)The average adult needs about .8 grams of protein per kg of bodyweight daily
11
Which of the following food groups contain very little, if any protein?
A)Fruit
B)Whole grains
C)Dried beans (legumes)
D)Dairy products
12
Which of the following strategies will help individuals to receive enough protein, but not excessive amounts?
A)Eating more animal foods
B)Eating more plant proteins
C)Eating more dairy
D)Eating more fish
13
What is TRUE about the absorption of protein in the small intestine?
A)Amino acids enter both the lymphatic system and the bloodstream
B)Some di- and tripeptides enter the cells of the small intestine
C)Polypeptides are absorbed into the cells of the small intestine
D)Dipeptides are absorbed into the bloodstream from the absorptive cells
14
Which of the following is the most widely used method of measuring "protein quality"?
A)PDCAAS
B)PER
C)Chemical Score
D)BV
15
Which of the following is a major difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?
A)Weight loss
B)Muscle wasting
C)Rapid onset
D)Impaired growth





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