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Ch 6&7 NTR213
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| T/F: When the diet does not provide enough energy to meet the body’s needs (e.g. consuming a very-low-calorie-weight-loss diet) body protein is used to provide energy. | True |
| Most of the nitrogen we lose is lost in/through our | Urine |
| Which of the following is not a common food allergen? A chicken B eggs C low-fat milk D wheat germ | Chicken |
| Someone whose nitrogen output is greater than their nitrogen intake is said to be in | Neg nitrogen balance |
| Marasmus is a form of malnutrition that negatively impacts which of the developing organs the worst? | Brain |
| T/F: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that attacks the lining of the small intestine. | True |
| T/F: A food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a food that involves production of antibodies. | False |
| As validated by evidence-based research, the major health concern with high-protein diets is | High intake of saturated fat and cholesterol |
| T/F: A diet that provides 10% of calories from protein will meet the RDA for protein, but this is a relatively low-protein diet compared with typical eating patterns in the U.S. | True |
| T/F: Protein quality is a measure of how good the protein in a food is at providing the non-essential amino acids the body needs to synthesize proteins. | False |
| T/F:The food label must indicate whether the product contains any of the most common food allergens. | True |
| Which of the following is the most likely responsible for the health-promoting effects of vegetarian diets? A A: high intake of fiber B high intake of tofu C low intake of sodium D the total dietary pattern | Total dietary pattern |
| Protein requirements per unit of body weight are _______ for infants and children than for adults. | Greater |
| You would expect that a child who is growing to be in ________ nitrogen balance. | Positive |
| T/F: Because our bodies do not store protein, functional body proteins, such as enzymes and muscle proteins, must be broken down to yield amino acids. | True |
| T/F: Amino acids can be used by the body to make glucose and fatty acids. | True |
| T/F:MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines include recommendations regarding both animal and plant sources of protein to meet your need for protein and essential amino acids. | True |
| T/F: Proteins have both structural and regulatory functions in the body. | True |
| T/F: High-protein diets do not increase water loss. | False |
| T/F: Kwashiorkor is an overall energy deficiency whereas marasmus is a protein deficiency. | False |
| Women of childbearing age should consume _____ daily from fortified foods or supplements. | Folic Acid |
| In populations suffering from the thiamin deficiency disease, beriberi, addition of all of the following foods to the diet would be beneficial, except | Cheddar cheese ( No thiamin) |
| Vitamin E protects membranes in red blood cells, white blood cells, nerve cells, and lung cells. Why are these cells in particular in need of high amounts of vitamin E? | Oxygen concentrations in these cells are high |
| _______ is the major symptom of vitamin K deficiency. | Abnormal blood coagulation |
| T/F:Vitamin D is widespread and easy to obtain in the foods we eat. | False |
| Vitamin A is needed for all of the following except A cell differentiation. B cell metabolism. C vision. D maintenance of epithelial tissue. | Cell metabolism |
| All of the following are roles of vitamin C except A the formation of bonds that hold collagen strands together. B the regeneration of vitamin E. C as an antioxidant. D the production of energy. | The production of energy |
| Which of the following people is most likely to need a vitamin B12 supplement? | Brittany, 18 years old, who is a vegan |
| Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because | it can be made in the skin by exposure to UV light. |
| T/F: There are no known risks to taking dietary supplements. | False |
| T/F:When vitamin D is deficient, calcium absorption is greatly affected. | True |
| The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur? | There is reduced collagen synthesis. |
| In order to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus, the most important time for a woman to consume adequate amounts of folate is | shortly before, and early in her pregnancy. |
| T/F: To ensure normal blood clotting, newborn babies are typically given a vitamin K injection. | True |
| The vitamin D deficiency disease rickets causes short stature and bone deformities because | vitamin D is essential for maintaining blood calcium levels by increasing the absorption of calcium in the intestines, pulling calcium from bones, and diminishing calcium losses in the kidney. |
| Vitamin D deficiency disease in children is called | Rickets |
| T/F: An antioxidant is a substance that stabilizes a free radical by taking electrons from it. | False |
| Which of the following foods would be the best source for vitamin E? | Sunflower seeds |
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