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Question #1
What advice would you give to a friend who has started a gluten-free diet to lose weight?
A.   Gluten-free diets are useful because they also help prevent cancer.
B.   The gluten-free diet will help relieve any digestive symptoms she may have.
C.   Gluten-free weight-loss diets offer no advantages over other low-calorie diets.
D.   Even if she does not have celiac disease, she will benefit from removing gluten from her diet.
E.   She should be successful because it is an excellent way to lose weight.
Question #2
The variable part of an amino acid is the __________.
A.   side chain
B.   carbon bond
C.   amino group
D.   acid group
E.   backbone
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of protein deficiency?
A.   a weakened immune system
B.   slow growth in children
C.   negative nitrogen balance
D.   increased nutrient absorption from the digestive tract
E.   impaired brain and kidney function
Question #4
What is required for legumes to "fix" nitrogen?
A.   bacteria
B.   UV light
C.   crop rotation
D.   fertilizer
E.   genetic modification
Question #5
The roles of protein in the body include which of the following? I. balance of acids and bases II. thinning of blood III. providing energy IV. transport of substances in the bloodstream V. cell structure
A.   I, III, IV, and V
B.   I, II, IV, and V
C.   I, III, and IV only
D.   I and V only
Question #6
Essential amino acids are those that play an important role in the body and can only be obtained through supplementation.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
The process of protein turnover involves the ________.
A.   conversion of half the protein we eat to glucose for energy
B.   annual replacement of old cells with new protein that has entered the body in food
C.   use of amino acids that have been conserved from the breakdown of old cells
D.   excretion of intracellular working proteins as old cells wear out
E.   loss of amino acids by excretion through the kidneys when cells die
Question #8
The most easily digestible form of protein can be found in which of the following foods?
A.   peanuts
B.   eggs
C.   peppers
D.   black beans
E.   pasta
Question #9
Heavy use of soy products in place of meat can inhibit absorption of what nutrient?
A.   vitamin C
B.   phytochemicals
C.   Iron
D.   B12
E.   zinc
Question #10
Which protein-rich food would be a good source of calcium for vegetarians?
A.   margarine
B.   almonds
C.   eggs
D.   flaxseeds
E.   kidney beans
Question #11
All of these are proteins EXCEPT ________.
A.   insulin
B.   glycogen
C.   collagen
D.   antibodies
Question #12
Would you recommend an amino acid supplement to a friend who is recovering from illness and wants to promote muscle mass gain? Why or why not?
A.   No; Whole protein is better handled by the digestive system and will promote muscle mass gain better than amino acid supplements.
B.   Yes; Taking amino acid supplements helps keep the digestive system from overworking while you recover from illness.
C.   Yes; But, one should also do plenty of exercise to promote muscle regain.
D.   No; Extra carbohydrate and fat, but not extra protein, are needed for recovery from illness.
E.   Yes; Amino acid supplements are an excellent way to quickly provide energy to muscles for rebuilding.
Question #13
Protein digestion and denaturing begins in the __________.
A.   mouth
B.   small intestines
C.   blood stream
D.   stomach
Question #14
What is an important function of the amino acid tyrosine?
A.   It is used to make the vitamin niacin.
B.   It is converted into the hormone insulin.
C.   It is a precursor of vitamin C.
D.   It is used to make the neurotransmitter serotonin.
E.   It is used to make the brown pigment melanin.
Question #15
_______ is/are important for the control of protein synthesis.
A.   Amino Acids
B.   RNA
C.   DNA
D.   Nucleus
Question #16
Proteins can be denatured by all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A.   mercury
B.   stomach acid
C.   heat
D.   radiation
E.   freezing
Question #17
Which statement regarding digestion and absorption of proteins is true?
A.   Amino acids need a carrier in the bloodstream because they do not transport very well alone.
B.   Protein digestion and absorption require some form of carbohydrate.
C.   Larger peptide molecules must be completely broken down into amino acids to be absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestine.
D.   Proteins are broken down into individual amino acids and absorbed by all intestinal cells at an equal rate.
E.   Cells in the small intestine possess different sites for absorbing different types of amino acids, which causes competition among amino acids at the absorption sites.
Question #18
Proteins play several important roles in the body. What is NOT one of these?
A.   maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
B.   serving as antibodies
C.   providing an unlimited supply of energy
D.   maintaining acid-base balance
E.   regulating gene expression
Question #19
What is NOT one of the beneficial characteristics of a vegetarian diet?
A.   It provides more phytochemicals.
B.   It reduces the risk of cancer.
C.   It promotes a leaner body type
D.   It provides more antioxidant nutrients and fiber.
E.   It provides more saturated fat.
Question #20
Who would benefit most from eating a variety of protein foods so that amino acids that are low in some foods will be supplied by the others?
A.   a carnivore
B.   an omnivore
C.   a lacto-ovo vegetarian
D.   a pregnant woman
E.   a vegan

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