HCC BIOL1322 Chapter 7 Quiz Latest 2022

BIOL1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Chapter 7 Quiz

Proteins ________.

are stored as glycogen in the body

have phosphorus in their chemical structures

provide 7 kcal/g

are comprised of amino acids

 

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk. To support normal infant development, the formula must have all of the following ingredients, except ________.

methionine

tryptophan

homocysteine

Phenylalanine

 

Which of the following statements is true?

Proteins are comprised of phosphorus, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon.

Proteins are comprised of smaller chemical units called nucleic acids.

The human body normally uses very little protein for energy.

The body needs protein to make sodium, calcium, and other mineral elements.

 

Joaquin would like to purchase a salad at the grocery store that contains high-quality protein. According to the following salad product label ingredient lists, which product should he choose?

Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage

Cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, celery, sugar, sea salt, lemon juice, and pepper

Cooked rotini pasta, spinach, tomatoes, soybean oil, vinegar, salt, red peppers, and olives

Cucumbers, strawberries, grapes, red bell peppers, chopped basil, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lime juice, and salt

 

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

Red grapes

Corn oil margarine

Leaf lettuce

Tuna fish

 

Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?

Fat-free milk

Sunflower seeds

Red cabbage

Cashew nuts

 

During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food?

Stomach acid

Mucus

Intrinsic factor

Amylase

 

Evan is 28 years of age and weighs 130 kg. His RDA for protein is ________ grams.

70

47

87

104

 

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's ________.

DNA

plasma membrane

ribosomes

golgi apparatus

 

Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is about ________ grams.

125

57

47

345

 

Keegan is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is about ________ grams.

75

55

45

65

 

In 2015-2016, American's typical consumption of ________ decreased compared to 1999.

unprocessed red meat

processed meat

unprocessed poultry

fish and shellfish

 

According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a can of tuna, one serving of the fish supplies 16 g of protein. The DV for protein is 50 g. Estimate the %DV for protein in a serving of the tuna.

800%

3.125%

32%

Cannot be determined by using the information provided in the question

 

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows

Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes

Peaches, bananas, and apricots

Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds

 

Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat to supply her diet with protein?

Cheese

Butter

Eggs

Legumes

 

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.

stroke

dehydration

arthritis

coronary artery disease

 

Aniah and Tiffany are the same age, weight, and height. However, Tiffany's heart rate increases and she feels anxious after drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee. Aniah drinks 3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day and does not experience any side effects from the caffeine. This is an example of ________.

nutrigenomics

nutrifanatics

nutripronomics

nutrigenetics

 

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

Carrots and celery

Peanuts and other nuts

Wheat and shellfish

Fish and shellfish

 

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine. Based on this information, Cameron has ________.

amino acid toxicity syndrome

cystic fibrosis

PKU

IBD

 

 

Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?

Sliced peaches at $1.49 per 16-ounce can

Frozen sliced peaches at $2.99 per 16-ounce bag

Frozen sliced peaches at $2.59 per 10-ounce bag

Sliced peaches at $1.29 per 12-ounce can