WorksheetsNTDT200 Exam 3 Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 24mins
How many calories are in each gram of protein?
7 kcal/g
9 kcal/g
4 kcal/g
6 kcal/g
What is the RDA for Protein?
0.8 g/kg of body weight
10% to 35% of total calories
0.9 g/kg of body weight
45-65% of total calories
What is the AMDR for Protein?
0.8g/kg of body weight
10% to 35% of total calories
0.9 g/kg of body weight
45%-65% of total calories
How many grams of protein would a 175 lbs adult need according to the RDA?
50 g/d
47 g/d
64 g/d
71 g/d
How many amino acids are essential?
11
10
7
9
Which of the following includes all of the ESSENTIAL amino acids?
alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, and valine
alanine, arginine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.
Which step of protein synthesis involves the formation of the protein from an amino acid sequence?
Transcription
Translation
Denaturation
Folding
T/F: Proteins must remain in their 2-dimensional shape to function properly
True
False
What does nitrogen balance reflect?
Whether the body is gaining, losing, or maintaining protein
Whether the body is gaining, losing, or maintaining fat
Whether the body is gaining, losing, or maintaining carbohydrates
Whether the body is gaining, losing, or maintaining micronutrients
What type of nitrogen balance would Nin > Nout be?
Positive nitrogen balance
Negative nitrogen balance
Nitrogen equilibrium
Not enough information
A 75 year old man who is sedentary would likely have which type of nitrogen balance?
positive nitrogen balance
negative nitrogen balance
nitrogen equilibrium
not enough information
How much protein would be considered “optimal protein intake” for performance advantage?
1.3 to 1.5 g/kg body weight
2.0 to 2.5 g/kg body weight
0.8 to 1.0 g/kg body weight
1.2 to 1.7 g/kg body weight
How much protein do older adults need?
1.0 g/kg of body weight/day
1.2 g/kg of body weight/day
1.5 g/kg of body weight/day
0.8 g/kg of body weight/day
Which type of protein deficiency causes edema in the abdomen from inadequate protein intake?
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Which type of protein deficiency causes a "skin and bones" appearance and is caused by inadequate protein AND calorie intake?
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Amino acids that have just been used to build a protein would represent which type of reaction?
Catabolism
Anabolism
What is gluconeogenesis?
Breakdown of glycogen
Breakdown of glucose
Synthesis of glucose from non carbohydrate sources
Which of the following would be considered an incomplete protein?
Chicken
Soy
Quinoa
Beans
Which of the following best describes positive energy balance?
Energy in > Energy expended
Energy in < Energy expended
Energy in = Energy expended
Which hormone increases hunger?
Leptin
Adiponectin
Ghrelin
Insulin
Which of the following best describes the energy that is needed to maintain essential functions that sustain life?
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Thermic effect of food (TEF)
Activity energy expenditure (AEE)
Total energy expenditure (TEE)
Which component of total energy expenditure generally does NOT vary between people?
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Thermic effect of food (TEF)
Activity energy expenditure (AEE)
Total energy expenditure (TEE)
Household chores would exemplify which component of energy expenditure?
Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Activity energy expenditure (AEE)
An individual with a BMI of 23 kg/m² would fall under which classification?
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
Obese
What is Visceral fat?
Fat surrounding internal organs
Fat stored just beneath the skin
Fat stored around the eyes
Fat stored around the quadriceps
What BMI values would allow for weight loss surgery?
BMI > 25 kg/m² OR BMI > 29 kg/m² with additional risk factors
BMI > 27 kg/m² OR BMI > 35 kg/m² with additional risk factors
BMI > 35 kg/m² OR BMI > 30 kg/m² with additional risk factors
BMI > 40 kg/m² OR BMI > 35 kg/m² with additional risk factors
Which of the following includes all of the fat-soluble vitamins?
B-vitamins and vitamin C
B-vitamins and vitamins A, D, E, K
vitamins A, D, E, K
vitamins C, A, D, E, K
Which fat-soluble vitamin plays major roles in vision?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin E
Which of the following fat-soluble vitamins plays major roles in blood clotting?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
T/F: Fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic when consumed in excess
True
False
Which form of vitamin A must first be converted into its active form to carry out its functions?
Provitamin A
Preformed Vitamin A
Which retinoid is present in significant amounts in our diets?
Retinal
Retinol
Retinoic acid
Beta-carotene
A deficiency of which fat-soluble vitamin results in rickets in children?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which form of vitamin A acts as an antioxidant?
Carotenoids
Retinoids
Which fat-soluble vitamin regulates calcium metabolism?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which fat-soluble vitamin neutralizes free radicals?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which fat-soluble vitamin includes compounds called tocopherols?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which of the following foods would provide the most vitamin E?
Milk, mushrooms, and fish
Carrots, milk, and spinach
Brussels sprouts, kale, and kiwis
Almonds, sunflower oil, and blackberries
A toxicity of which fat-soluble vitamin could increase the tendency for one to bleed?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Rough, dry, or scaly skin and night blindness could indicate a deficiency of which fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which form of vitamin A is present in plant foods only?
Provitamin A carotenoids
Preformed Vitamin A retinoids
Which fat-soluble vitamin comes from sunshine?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Which fat-soluble vitamin is injected in newborn's heals?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
