Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank
Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank
Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank
Chapter 07
Proteins
1. Proteins
A. are comprised of amino acids.
B. have nitrogen in their chemical structures.
C. provide 4 kcal/gram.
D. All of these are correct.
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4. A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom. The substance has
nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its chemical structure. When the scientist injects
the compound under the skin of mice, it causes certain structural materials in cell membranes
to break down. In her next experiment, the researcher will determine whether the compound is
toxic to humans. Based on this information, the compound is a
A. protein.
B. triglyceride.
C. polysaccharide.
D. hormone.
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13. 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 _____ as an ingredient.
A. lactose
B. lysine
C. lipase
D. All of these are correct.
14. 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 _____ as an ingredient.
A. tryptophan
B. glutamic acid
C. taurine
D. aspartic acid
15. 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 _____ as an ingredient.
A. tryptophan
B. phenylalanine
C. methionine
D. All of these are correct
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17. The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.
A. pituitary gland
B. liver
C. pancreas
D. small intestine
18. Rodney is an alcoholic. As a result of his excessive alcohol consumption, much of his
liver no longer functions, his heart is enlarged, and he has high blood pressure. Rodney cannot
understand why his feet are swollen. Based on this information, the swelling is a sign of a (an)
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19. The chemical attraction between the acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of
another amino acid can form a
A. peptide bond.
B. fatty acid chain.
C. glycosidic linkage.
D. partially hydrogenated protein.
21. A gene is a
A. type of lipoprotein that transports certain vitamins in the bloodstream.
B. piece of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
C. cellular organelle that helps maintain proper acid-base balance.
D. structure that helps transfer amino acids to ribosomes.
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22. When DNA does not provide instructions for assembling a protein properly,
A. an abnormal polypeptide forms.
B. a genetic defect can occur.
C. an inherited disease can result.
D. All of these are correct.
23. Two-month-old Deanna is not growing normally. After Deanna underwent numerous
tests, her physicians determined that she was born with a condition in which fat deposits form
in cells that are not designed to store fat. The fat deposits eventually kill the cells. Her older
brother died as a result of the same disorder when he was 8 months of age. Based on this
information, Deanna has
A. metabolic syndrome.
B. type IV glycogenosis.
C. defective DNA.
D. hypervitaminosis A.
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27. _____ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein and, as a result, the
molecule loses its usual function.
A. Hydrogenation
B. Protonation
C. Denaturation
D. Filtration
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28. To tenderize a piece of thin cut of raw meat before cooking it, place the meat in a
marinade that contains
A. olive oil.
B. red wine.
C. distilled water.
D. raw mushrooms.
29. Leona is making lemon pudding from "scratch." Her ingredients include fat-free milk,
corn starch, lemon juice, egg yolks, salt, sugar, and butter. When she added some of the
ingredients together, little clumps formed in the mixture before she could heat it. What
happened to those ingredients?
A. The acid in the lemon juice denatured the milk proteins.
B. The cholesterol in the raw egg yolks reacted with the butter.
C. The salt activated the sugar after being mixed with the egg yolks.
D. None of these is correct.
30. During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food?
A. Intrinsic factor
B. Mucus
C. Stomach acid
D. Amylase
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31. Roberta is 25 years of age, healthy, and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is
in ____ nitrogen balance.
A. inverse
B. negative
C. positive
D. activated
32. Three-year old Jamie is a healthy, active child. Based on this information, his body is in
____ nitrogen balance.
A. activated
B. positive
C. pediatric
D. inverse
33. Jacob is a healthy, active 14-year-old boy. Recently, he began to experience a growth
spurt. Based on this information, his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.
A. positive
B. activated
C. inverted
D. negative
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34. Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.
Based on this information, her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.
A. activated
B. positive
C. denatured
D. negative
35. Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week. As a result of the
illness, he has a fever and has lost his appetite. Based on this information, his body is in ____
nitrogen balance.
A. negative
B. facilitated
C. positive
D. deactivated
36. Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her
weak and lose interest in eating. Based on this information, Victoria is in
A. positive nitrogen equilibrium.
B. anaphylactic shock.
C. negative nitrogen balance.
D. facilitated re-energizing mode.
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37. Luis is 23 years of age and weighs 220 pounds. Based on his body weight, his RDA for
protein is ____ grams.
A. 80
B. 100
C. 120
D. 140
38. Marta is 22 years of age and weighs 132 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for
protein is _____ grams.
A. 48
B. 68
C. 88
D. 108
39. Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA
for protein is about _____ grams.
A. 47
B. 57
C. 125
D. 345
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40. Sarah is 24 years of age and weighs 178 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for
protein is about _____ grams.
A. 45
B. 55
C. 65
D. 75
41. Bethaney is 20 years of age and weighs 50 kg. Based on her body weight, her RDA for
protein is _____ grams.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
42. Evan is 28 years of age. His height is 6' 2", and he weighs 130 kg. Based on his body
weight, his RDA for protein is _____ grams.
A. 47.2
B. 70.0
C. 87.2
D. 104.0
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43. Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of
proteins?
A. Amylase
B. Cholecystokinin
C. Trypsin
D. All of these are correct.
44. Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas. Based on this information,
she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of
A. pepsin.
B. amylase.
C. trypsin.
D. lipase.
45. Which of the following substances is an enzyme that participates in the digestion of
proteins?
A. Amylase
B. Lipase
C. Mucus
D. Pepsin
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47. Which of the following foods is often responsible for causing an allergic response in
susceptible persons?
A. Broccoli
B. Grapes
C. Blueberries
D. Peanuts
48. Which of the following foods are not usually associated with food allergy?
A. Carrots and celery
B. Wheat and shellfish
C. Peanuts and other nuts
D. Fish and shellfish
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49. Carmen is an active 7-year-old who is allergic to peanuts. While attending a classroom
party, Carmen accidentally was exposed to chocolate-covered peanuts, and she rapidly
developed _____ as a result.
A. fibrosis
B. tortocolis
C. cirrhosis
D. anaphylaxis
51. You would like to bake a special birthday cake for a friend who has celiac disease. The
original cake recipe is made with eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and butter. To make a cake
that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute _____ for the ____ in the recipe.
A. water; milk
B. cornmeal; flour
C. margarine; butter
D. aspartame; sugar
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52. You would like to bake a special pudding for a friend who has celiac disease. The
original pudding recipe is made with eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and butter. To make
pudding that is safe for your friend to consume, you plan to substitute _____ for the ____ in
the recipe.
A. apple juice; milk
B. honey; sugar
C. corn oil; butter
D. tapioca; flour
53. When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt,
especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents
noticed that he could eat fruits and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but
he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, crackers, or pancakes. Based on
this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for
A. cystic fibrosis.
B. celiac disease.
C. irritable bowel syndrome.
D. colon cancer.
54. You are planning a party for a group of friends. Which of the following foods can you
serve to everyone at the party, without having to worry about your friend who has celiac
disease?
A. Grapes
B. Cheddar cheese cubes
C. Apple chunks
D. All of these are correct.
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55. You would like to make chicken soup for a friend who has celiac disease. To make the
soup according to the recipe, you need to cook chicken, celery, onions, barley, salt, pepper,
bay leaf, and carrots in a large amount of water. Based on this information, how can you make
the soup safe for your friend to eat?
A. Avoid adding the bay leaf
B. Omit the salt and include a beef bouillon cube
C. Replace the barley with rice
D. None of these is correct.
56. Dallas, a healthy, active teenager, was diagnosed with PKU when he was only a few days
old. In addition to foods that are manufactured to be low in phenylalanine, which of the
following foods can he eat to meet his protein needs safely?
A. Baked potatoes
B. Fat-free milk
C. Fried fish
D. Lean hamburger
57. Lily is 22 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to
AMDR guidelines, protein should comprise ____% of her total energy intake.
A. 10 to 35
B. 20 to 45
C. 30 to 55
D. 40 to 65
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58. Katrina is 20 years of age. She usually consumes about 1800 kcal per day. According to
AMDR guidelines, what is her range of protein intake?
A. 90 to 360 kcal/day
B. 180 to 630 kcal/day
C. 450 to 900 kcal/day
D. 720 to 1080 kcal/day
59. In 2007-2008, protein comprised about _____% of the typical adult American's total
energy intake.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
60. The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.
A. vegetables
B. legumes
C. grains
D. fish
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61. The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.
A. legumes
B. meat
C. grains
D. vegetables
62. The typical American eats more protein from _____ than he or she did in the early 1900s.
A. poultry
B. legumes
C. grains
D. vegetables
63. Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that
contains animal proteins?
A. Slice of American cheese
B. 1 ounce of baby carrots
C. ½ cup of watermelon chunks
D. Handful of peanuts
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64. Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that
contains animal proteins?
A. 8 ounce glass of soy milk
B. 1 ounce of baby carrots
C. ½ cup of watermelon chunks
D. All of these are correct.
65. Animal foods supply almost ____ of the protein in the typical American's diet.
A. one-fifth
B. one-third
C. one-half
D. two-thirds
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68. Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in legumes?
A. Phenylalanine
B. Threonine
C. Methionine
D. Leucine
69. Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
A. Fat-free milk
B. Peach
C. Peanuts
D. Sesame seeds
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70. Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
A. Cashew nuts
B. Red cabbage
C. Fat-free milk
D. Sunflower seeds
71. Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
A. Cottage cheese
B. Pistachio nuts
C. Chicken
D. Onions
72. Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
A. Tuna fish
B. Corn oil margarine
C. Leaf lettuce
D. Red grapes
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73. Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?
A. Fat-free milk
B. Pork steak
C. Tuna fish salad
D. All of these are correct.
75. Which of the following foods is the best source of essential amino acids?
A. Leaf lettuce
B. Sunflower seeds
C. Grape juice
D. Oat flakes
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76. When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein
dish?
A. Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows
B. Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
C. Peaches, bananas, and apricots
D. Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes
77. When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein
dish?
A. Sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds
B. Peaches, bananas, and apricots
C. Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes
D. None of these is correct.
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80. Bernice is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat?
A. Eggs
B. Cheese
C. Legumes
D. None of these is correct.
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85. Ruben has a family history of cardiovascular disease. To reduce his risk of heart disease
and stroke, he should follow a _____ diet.
A. Western
B. vegan
C. semivegetarian
D. low-potassium
86. Which of the following diets does not provide enough high-quality proteins to support a
child's growth?
A. Lactoovovegetarian
B. Ovovegetarian
C. Fruitarian
D. Semivegetarian
87. Erika is a vegan. To avoid developing a serious nutritional deficiency, she needs to
include a source of _____ in her diet.
A. vitamin B-12
B. fiber
C. magnesium
D. folate
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88. Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.
A. fiber
B. vitamin C
C. protein
D. sodium
89. Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.
A. fiber
B. energy
C. vitamin C
D. magnesium
90. Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to
A. dehydration.
B. coronary artery disease.
C. arthritis.
D. stroke.
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91. Marla is a healthy 30-year-old woman. She doesn't work out, but she consumes protein
supplements because she thinks they will increase her muscle mass without the need to
exercise. Based on this information, the excess amino acids in her diet will
A. be added to her muscle tissue.
B. undergo deamination in her liver.
C. enhance her body's absorption of calcium.
D. be metabolized for energy quickly.
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95. A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from
A. hyperglycemia.
B. celiac disease.
C. measles.
D. diabetes.
96. Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?
A. sliced peaches (drained of syrup) at $1.49 per 16-ounce can
B. sliced peaches (drained of syrup) at $1.29 per 12-ounce can
C. frozen sliced peaches at $2.59 per 10-ounce bag
D. frozen sliced peaches at $2.99 per 16-ounce bag
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97. Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?
A. sliced peaches (drained of syrup) at $2.59 per 16-ounce can
B. sliced peaches (drained of syrup) at $2.19 per 10-ounce can
C. frozen sliced peaches at $2.56 per 12-ounce bag
D. frozen sliced peaches at $2.69 per 18-ounce bag
98. Which of the following bags of frozen peaches is the least expensive per ounce of fruit?
A. sliced frozen peaches at $2.59 per 10-ounce bag
B. frozen sliced peaches at $4.49 per 3-pound bag
C. frozen sliced peaches at $2.56 per 12-ounce bag
D. All of these are the same price per ounce.
99. Which of the following forms of produce is the least expensive per ounce?
A. Sliced yellow delicious apples at $1.00 per 1-ounce bag
B. Fresh yellow delicious apples at $5.49 per 2-pound bag
C. Canned delicious apple slices at $2.25 per 15-ounce jar
D. All of these are the same price per ounce.
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