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NutriTest2 Protein
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the macronutrient that has a protein sparing effect is | carbohydrates |
| a protein that contains all the essential amino acids in the proper proportions is referred to as __________. | complete |
| a fibrous protein substance found in muscle is called ________. | myosin |
| the primary function of protein in the diet is to _________. | build and repair tissue |
| a type of vegetarian diet that includes only dairy foods and eggs is ______. | lacto-ovo vegetarian |
| antibodies are tissue proteins that aid the ______ system. | immune |
| some amino acids (methionine and tryptophan) produce ______ for brain and nerve function | neurotransmitters |
| protein substances that speed up and control chemical reactions are called _______. | enzymes |
| proteins are built from simpler ____ compounds (living chemical substances that contain carbon) called amino acids). | organic |
| a blood protein that aids in blood clotting is ________ | fibrinogen |
| proteins that do not contain all the essential amino acids in proper proportions is reffered to as __________. | incomplete |
| after digestion, proteins are absorbed in the form of ___________. | amino acids |
| protein contains the essential element _______ (elemental form) that aids in tissue building. | nitrogen |
| examples of complete protein foods include _________ | milk and meat |
| amino acids are absorbed by active transport aided by the mineral _________. | sodium |
| the total number of the different amino acids that make up human proteins is _______ | twenty |
| a person is most likely to have a diet with good protein quality if he or she consumes.... | a variety of plant and animal foods |
| nursing babies receive antibodies formed in the mothers ______ __________. | breast milk |
| two amino acids are chemically joined by a ________ bond. | peptide |
| an important characteristic of amino acids is that they can help maintain the bodys pH or _______ | act as buffers |
| the state of dynamic equilibrium in which there is constant ebb and flow of protein materials within the body is ______ | homeostasis |
| a protein formed from connective tissues of the skin, bones & joints of animal that is not complete food source is _____________ | gelatin |
| the gastric enzyme present in infants that coagulates milk is _______ | rennin |
| the number of amino acids that are considered to be dietary essential is _______ | nine |
| the organ that secrets trypsin and chymotrypsin is the | pancreas |
| aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the small | intestines |
| a protein that helps the body fight infection is | antibody |
| a plasma protein that helps maintain fluid balance is ________ | albumin |
| amino acids that can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts are known as _____ | dispensable or non essential |
| a fibrous but flexible protein substance found in bone, cartilage, and skin is called | collagen |
| an exception of a plant food that provides complete protein is | soy |
| an important iron containing pigment in blood formed by protein is | hemoglobin |
| a constant turnover of protein occurs between the tissue and _______ | plasma |
| pepsinogen (secreted by gastric cells) is converted into pepsin by _________ | hydrochloric acid |
| protein turnover is high in the intestinal mucosa, ________, pancreas, kidney and plasma. | liver |
| the phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is __________. | anabolism |
| ammonia and ______ are waste products from metabolism of amino acids. | urea |
| if nitrogen excretion exceeds nitrogen intake, the condition is called _______ nitrogen balance. | negative |
| protein _______ (tissue breakdown) is increased in case of burn injury, cancer, and AIDS. | catabolism |
| the recommended dietary intake of protein for adults is _____ | .8 g/kg |
| a period of the life cycle during which positive nitrogen balance (intake exceeds output) is important to occur is ____________ and ____________ | infancy and child hood |
| the potential consequences of eating an excess amount of dietary protein is impaired functioning of the ___________ | kidney |
| in the structure of protein, the group that make each amino acid unique as to size, shape, and set of properties is the _____ group. | radical |
| a major health problem in many developing countries is ________ | Protein energy malnutrition |
| most americans eat 2-3 time protein requirement with most coming from _____ ____ ____ ______. | high fat animal food |
| a type of vegetarian diet that includes only plant food is __________ | vegan |
| the number of non dietary essential amino acids is | nine |
| long chained amino acids are reffered to as _______ | polypeptides |
| the reason some amino acids are not dietary essential is because they are _________ | synthesized by body |
| the majority of body protein is stored in the _____ (men have more than women) | muscle |
| _________ formation are long chains of proteins that are coiled or folded | helix |
| nitrogen in amino acids is key in protein to build _____ ______. | body tissue |
| examples of foods that provide incomplete protein include | vegetable and grains |
| protein (along with CHO and fats) is considered to be one of the three _______ | macronutrients |
| positive nitrogen balance is important for tissue repair during _______ | surgery |
| an excessively high intake of protein may result in loss of the mineral ______ (important for bone development) | calcium |
| protein, if burned for energy, will provide __ kilocalories per gram. | 4 |
| excesively high intake of protein may cause ____ due increased urination. | dehydration |
| in the stomach the enzyme ____ will begin the procress of digestion of protein. | pepsin |
| the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein intake is ___ to ___ % | 10 to 35 |
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