Lutz's Nutrition Chapter 4, Protein
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Protein -
correct answer ✅makes unique contributions to the body's health
that cannot be duplicated by carbohydrate or fat; stands alone, can
be used as an auxilliary source of energy if kilocaloric intake is
inadequate (not meant to be that way)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen -
correct answer ✅four elements proteins are composed of
all essential amino acids -
correct answer ✅must be available in the body simultaneously
and in sufficient quantity for the synthesis of body proteins; you
have to have a good protein balance
vegetarians -
correct answer ✅must have a very balanced form of protein; not
animal
essential amino acids -
correct answer ✅body cannot make in sufficient amounts so we
have to take it in; must have it
, Lutz's Nutrition Chapter 4, Protein
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
nonessential amino acids -
correct answer ✅amino acids the body ordinarily can build in
sufficient quantities to meet its needs; we do not have to take them
in
Protein functions -
correct answer ✅great body component: contraction, gives
structure, helps maintain and grow every cell in the body, regulate
body processes, produce immunity, substitute as fuel, maintains
blood volume and pressure
too much nitrogen can -
correct answer ✅pool in our brains
using too much protein for energy -
correct answer ✅less than optimal position; muscle mass decline,
not enough fat and carbohydrate puts us in decline
negative nitrogen balance -
correct answer ✅bed rest, malnutrition
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Protein -
correct answer ✅makes unique contributions to the body's health
that cannot be duplicated by carbohydrate or fat; stands alone, can
be used as an auxilliary source of energy if kilocaloric intake is
inadequate (not meant to be that way)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen -
correct answer ✅four elements proteins are composed of
all essential amino acids -
correct answer ✅must be available in the body simultaneously
and in sufficient quantity for the synthesis of body proteins; you
have to have a good protein balance
vegetarians -
correct answer ✅must have a very balanced form of protein; not
animal
essential amino acids -
correct answer ✅body cannot make in sufficient amounts so we
have to take it in; must have it
, Lutz's Nutrition Chapter 4, Protein
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
nonessential amino acids -
correct answer ✅amino acids the body ordinarily can build in
sufficient quantities to meet its needs; we do not have to take them
in
Protein functions -
correct answer ✅great body component: contraction, gives
structure, helps maintain and grow every cell in the body, regulate
body processes, produce immunity, substitute as fuel, maintains
blood volume and pressure
too much nitrogen can -
correct answer ✅pool in our brains
using too much protein for energy -
correct answer ✅less than optimal position; muscle mass decline,
not enough fat and carbohydrate puts us in decline
negative nitrogen balance -
correct answer ✅bed rest, malnutrition
