Nutrition 100 - Elements of Nutrition » Spring 2023 » Week 3 Quiz

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Question #1
How many different amino acids are there?
A.   20
B.   25
C.   15
D.   10
Question #2
What products of protein digestion are absorbed into the bloodstream?
A.   monosaccharides
B.   fatty acids
C.   polypeptides
D.   amino acids
Question #3
What is a saturated fatty acid saturated with?
A.   double bonds
B.   nitrogens
C.   carbons
D.   hydrogens
Question #4
Which of the following foods is NOT considered a complete protein?
A.   tofu
B.   lentils
C.   cheese
D.   pork
E.   eggs
F.   fish
Question #5
What do enzymes do to chemical reactions?
A.   slow down
B.   provide stability for
C.   stop
D.   speed up
Question #6
Which of the following sources of protein is the lowest quality?
A.   egg
B.   yogurt
C.   beef
D.   black beans
Question #7
Which of the following foods contain complete protein?
A.   soy milk
B.   almond milk
C.   bread
D.   banana
Question #8
What are proteases?
A.   defense proteins that attack foreign bacteria, viruses, and toxins
B.   enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine
C.   transport proteins that move substance throughout the body
D.   hormones released in response to alteration in the body's homeostasis
Question #9
The AMDR for protein for adults is __________.
A.   5-10% of total energy intake
B.   35-50% of total energy intake
C.   10-20% of total energy intake
D.   10-35% of total energy intake
Question #10
High levels of which of the following will increase the risk of developing heart disease?
A.   lipase
B.   high density lipoproteins
C.   low density lipoproteins
D.   medium density lipoproteins

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