Module 7 Quiz NTR222

What component of amino acids give a protein its unique and specific qualities?

• R-group

• peptide bonds

• nitrogen

an example of an incomplete protein source is __

• peanut butter

• eggs

• soy milk

Kwashiorkor is characterized by ___ and is due to ____.

• extreme thinness

• fluid accumulation in the belly

• inadequate intake of proteins alone

• adequate intake of proteins

a cheese omelet can be apart of a ___ vegetarian diet.

• lacto-ovo

• raw food

• vegan

Marasmus is characterized by ___ and is due to ___.

• emaciation

  (abnormally thin)

• fluid build up

• inadequate intake of protein AND calories.

• adequate intake of protein

Proteins are made up of __ essential and nonessential amino acids.

• 12

• 6

• 120

• 20

Cancer and starvation cause the body to break down amino acids which release nitrogen, leaving the body in _________.

• negative nitrogen balance

• positive nitrogen balance

• protein turnover

A protein's nutritional quality is determined by __, __, __?

• digestibility

• absorption

• amino acid content

what nutrient is most likely to be low in a vegan diet?

• fiber

• vitamin c

• calcium

an example of a vegan complete protein source

• cheese

• tofu

• pinto beans