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A series of multiple-choice questions related to nutrition and metabolism, covering topics such as essential fatty acids, protein synthesis, energy content of food, and metabolic waste products. Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation, providing insights into key concepts in human nutrition.
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D. 20. - Correct Answer-The number of different amino acids that make up human proteins is: Selected Answer: A. 9. B. 15. C. 13. D. 20. D. coconut oil - Correct Answer-An oil high in saturated fatty acids is: A. olive oil. B. corn oil. C. fish oil. D. coconut oil A. is not manufactured by the body. - Correct Answer-One characteristic of an essential fatty acid is that it: A. is not manufactured by the body. B. is manufactured by the body. C. comes from a plant source. D. comes from an animal source. B. kilocalorie (kcalorie or kcal). - Correct Answer-The unit of measurement used by nutritionists to describe the energy content of food is the: A. kilogram. B. kilocalorie (kcalorie or kcal). C. milligram. D. ounce. D. older adult with anorexia - Correct Answer-A negative nitrogen balance occurs in an: A. adult in weight training B. growing child C. pregnant or lactating female D. older adult with anorexia C. provides satiety. - Correct Answer-One reason fat is important in the diet is because it: A. supplies a constant source of vitamins. B. speeds up the digestive process. C. provides satiety.
D. stimulates the release of important digestive enzymes. D. protein - Correct Answer-Ammonia and urea are metabolic waste products from the metabolism of: A. fatty acids B. ribonucleic acids C. glycogen D. protein C. hemoglobin. - Correct Answer-An example of a protein is: A. saline. B. cellulose. C. hemoglobin. D. prostaglandins C. fat. Response Feedback: Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, more than twice as much as carbohydrate and protein, which each provide 4 kcal per gram. Micronutrients have important metabolic functions but do not provide energy. - Correct Answer-The greatest number of kcalories would be provided by eating 30 g of: A. micronutrients. B. protein. C. fat. D. carbohydrates. A. heart. - Correct Answer-Fatty acids are the preferred energy source for the: A. heart. B. brain. C. lungs. D. muscles. D. protein. - Correct Answer-The element nitrogen can be found only in: A. minerals. B. fat. C. carbohydrate. D. protein. A. complete. - Correct Answer-A protein that contains all the essential amino acids in the proper proportion is called: A. complete. B. conjugated. C. essential. D. simple.
D. build and repair tissue - Correct Answer-The primary function of protein in the diet is to: A. synthesize vitamins. B. store glycogen. C. supply energy. D. build and repair tissue B. amino acids. - Correct Answer-Proteins are built from simpler organic compounds called: A. amines. B. amino acids. C. carboxyl groups. D. fatty acids. A. gelatin. - Correct Answer-An animal protein that is an incomplete protein is: A. gelatin. B. milk. C. egg. D. cheese.