Chapter 6 Basic Nutrition Homework

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Which of the following is true about protein?
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It is made up of combinations of approximately 20 amino acids.
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Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to
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denaturation
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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?
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amino acids
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Tomas has taken up bodybuilding and is starting to become more interested in a diet to improve athletic performance. He read an article in a bodybuilding magazine that said he should dramatically increase his dietary protein intake. What happens to protein that is consumed in excess of dietary needs?
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Excess amino acids may be used to meet energy needs or converted to and stored as fat.
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The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)
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amino acid
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Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1) they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2) they are low in saturated fat, and 3) they contain no _______________.
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cholesterol
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When comparing plant sources of protein to animal sources, we could say
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plant sources tend to be higher in dietary fiber.
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In proteins, amino acids are joined by _______________ bonds.
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peptide
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Food proteins are used most efficiently when we
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are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kilocalorie needs.
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The best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day.
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0.8