Nutrition And Wellness - Protein Quiz
- 1.One of the building blocks of protein.
- A.
Acid
- B.
Base
- C.
Amino acid
- D.
Legume
- 2.A change in shape that happens to protein molecules when they are exposed to heat, acids, bases or alcohol.
- A.
Denaturation
- B.
Antibody
- C.
Buffer
- D.
Nitrogen balance
- 3.A protein made by the immune system to defend the body against infection and disease.
- A.
Antibody
- B.
Legume
- C.
Buffer
- D.
Deficiency disease
- 4.The maintenance of the correct level of acidity of a body fluid.
- A.
Acid-base balance
- B.
Basic balance
- C.
Acidiy balance
- D.
Bufferatory balance
- 5.A compound that can counteract an excess level of acid or base in a fluid.
- A.
Complementary protein
- B.
Buffer
- C.
Legume
- D.
Denaturation
- 6.A wasting disease caused by a lack of calories and protein.
- A.
Marasmus
- B.
Kwashiorkor
- C.
PEM
- D.
Menopause
- 7.A protein deficiency disease characterised by a bloated abdomen.
- A.
Kwashiorkor
- B.
PEM
- C.
Hydrocephalia
- D.
Antibody
- 8.A plant that has a special ability to capture nitrogen from the air and transfer it to protein-rich seeds.
- A.
Legume
- B.
Corn
- C.
Stem
- D.
Fruit
- 9.A comparison of the nitrogen that a person consumes with the nitrogen he or she excretes.
- A.
Acid-base balance
- B.
Marasmus
- C.
Buffer
- D.
Denaturation
- 10.A sickness that is caused by a lack of a nutrient.
- A.
Dificiency disease
- B.
Malnutrition
- C.
Kwashiokor
- D.
Marasmus
- 11.The amino acids the body can make for itself, also nonessential amino acids.
- A.
Dispensible amino acids
- B.
Indespensible amino acids
- C.
Antibodies
- D.
Denaturation
- 12.What chemical is found in protein that is not found in carbohydrates?
- A.
Carbon
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
Nitrogen
- D.
Oxygen
- 13.Which of the following functions of protein can also be performed by carbohydrates and fats?
- A.
Provide energy
- B.
Build and maintain body tissues
- C.
Carry oxygen and iron in the blood
- D.
Form hormones, enzymes, and antibodies
- 14.Seiko gets about 10 percent of her daily 2000-calorie energy needs from protein. About how many grams of protein does Seiko consume each day?
- A.
5 grams
- B.
50 grams
- C.
200 grams
- D.
400 grams
- 15.Which type of vegetarian consumes dairy products and eggs but no meat, fish, or poultry?
- A.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
- B.
Lacto-vegetarian
- C.
Semivegitarian
- D.
Vegan
- 16.Which of the following is a common reason for becoming a vegetarian?
- A.
All answers are correct
- B.
Concern for animals
- C.
Interest in health
- D.
Religious beliefs
- 17.Which of the following combinations demonstrates to complementary proteins becoming a complete protein?
- A.
Oatmeal and toast
- B.
Orange juice and cereal
- C.
Rice and beans
- D.
Steak and milk
- 18.John is 16 years old. What is his RDA for protein?
- A.
16 grams
- B.
44 grams
- C.
52 grams
- D.
20 grams
- 19.Most athletes' calories should come from ______________________.
- A.
Carbohydrates
- B.
Fats
- C.
Protein
- D.
Vitamins
- 20.Negative nitrogen balance is associated with ____________.
- A.
Infant growth
- B.
Pregnancy
- C.
Starvation
- D.
Teen growth
- 21.Kwashiorkor is most often associated with ____________.
- A.
Adults in African nations
- B.
Athletes
- C.
Children who are weaned when younger siblings are born
- D.
Infants
- 22.On the average, protein consumption among men in the United States is _____________.
- A.
About half the RDA
- B.
Fairly close to the RDA
- C.
One and one-half times the RDA
- D.
Twice the RDA
- 23.What might happen as the result of a high-protein diet?
- A.
Dramatic increase in muscle tissue
- B.
Intense hunger pains
- C.
Liver and kidney problems
- D.
Loss of appetite
- 24.The largest source of dietary protein in the United States
- A.
Plant source of protein
- B.
Animal source of protein
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
- 25.The largest source of dietary cholesterol
- A.
Animal source of protein
- B.
Option 3
- C.
Option 4
- D.
Plant source of protein
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