HLT 230 FINAL TEST QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Chemical digestion of protein occurs in which of the following parts of the digestive
system? Check all that apply
-small intestine
-mouth
-pancreas
-stomach - Answer- pancreas and stomach
Which of the following parts of the digestive system releases protein digesting
enzymes? Check all that apply
-small intestine
-stomach
-pancreas
-liver - Answer- stomach
pancreas
The end product of protein digestion is? Check all that apply
-amino acids
-tri peptides
-poly peptides
-di-peptides - Answer- amino acids
tri peptides
di peptides
What is the RDA for protein for a 75kg man?
a. 60 g
b. 100 g
c. 75 g
d. 125 g - Answer- 60g
A person following a 2000 kcal diet who wants to have 15% of their calories coming
from protein, should eat ______g per day.
a. 75g
b. 60g
c. 100g
d. 125 g - Answer- 75g
,Which of the following is the correct Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
(AMDR) for protein?
a. 50-75%
b. 20-35%
c. 10-35%
d. 45-65% - Answer- 10-35%
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of fruit - Answer- 0g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of dairy - Answer- 8g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of grains - Answer- 3g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of protein - Answer- 7g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of vegetables - Answer- 3g
A child who is eating enough calories but not enough protein is at risk of developing?
a. Kwashiorkor
b. Food Allergies
c. Protein energy malnutrition
d. marasmus - Answer- Kwashiorkor
Identify the following vitamin. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: Female, age 19
Symptoms: Muscle weakness, irritated eyes and sore mouth. Dry skin and lips . Tired.
History: Vegan. Mushroom allergy. Patient is very tired and has no energy to do daily
activities.
24hr Diet History:
Breakfast: Soy milk, banana and coffee
Lunch: Fruit salad and chips
Dinner: Sweet potato, corn and vegan substitute chicken
Patient does not like whole grains and spinach.
, Findings: Weak muscles, severe inflammation of the eyes and mouth.
Test Results: Ariboflavanosis
a. Vitamin B6 deficiency
b. thiamin deficiency
c. Riboflavin deficiency
d. Niacin deficiency - Answer- riboflavin deficiency
Identify the following mineral. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: 78 year old female
Symptoms: Muscle weakness and pain
History: The patient does not like whole grains, nuts seeds or beans, potatoes, fish or
spinach. Allergic to chocolate.
24hr Diet History:
Breakfast: Rice krispies with skim milk, coffee
Lunch: Ham sandwich with mayonnaise, noodle soup and a cookie. Sweet tea
Dinner: Vegetable curry. Sweet tea and bowl of vanilla ice cream. 4 rum and cokes.
Findings: Alcoholic. Poor heart function
Test Results: Low levels of a major mineral that is also a positively charged electrolyte
a. Magnesium Deficiency
b. calcium deficiency
c. iron deficiency
d. phosphorus deficiency - Answer- Magnesium deficiency
Identify the following mineral. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: 20 year old woman; Jennifer
Symptoms: Very thirsty/drinking lots of water and going to the bathroom more than
normal. Jennifer was scared that she had diabetes because it is on both sides of her
family.
History: Dislikes eggs, especially egg yolks, whole grains, pork nuts and mushrooms.
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Chemical digestion of protein occurs in which of the following parts of the digestive
system? Check all that apply
-small intestine
-mouth
-pancreas
-stomach - Answer- pancreas and stomach
Which of the following parts of the digestive system releases protein digesting
enzymes? Check all that apply
-small intestine
-stomach
-pancreas
-liver - Answer- stomach
pancreas
The end product of protein digestion is? Check all that apply
-amino acids
-tri peptides
-poly peptides
-di-peptides - Answer- amino acids
tri peptides
di peptides
What is the RDA for protein for a 75kg man?
a. 60 g
b. 100 g
c. 75 g
d. 125 g - Answer- 60g
A person following a 2000 kcal diet who wants to have 15% of their calories coming
from protein, should eat ______g per day.
a. 75g
b. 60g
c. 100g
d. 125 g - Answer- 75g
,Which of the following is the correct Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
(AMDR) for protein?
a. 50-75%
b. 20-35%
c. 10-35%
d. 45-65% - Answer- 10-35%
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of fruit - Answer- 0g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of dairy - Answer- 8g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of grains - Answer- 3g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of protein - Answer- 7g
Match the food group with the g of protein provided from one serving.
1 serving of vegetables - Answer- 3g
A child who is eating enough calories but not enough protein is at risk of developing?
a. Kwashiorkor
b. Food Allergies
c. Protein energy malnutrition
d. marasmus - Answer- Kwashiorkor
Identify the following vitamin. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: Female, age 19
Symptoms: Muscle weakness, irritated eyes and sore mouth. Dry skin and lips . Tired.
History: Vegan. Mushroom allergy. Patient is very tired and has no energy to do daily
activities.
24hr Diet History:
Breakfast: Soy milk, banana and coffee
Lunch: Fruit salad and chips
Dinner: Sweet potato, corn and vegan substitute chicken
Patient does not like whole grains and spinach.
, Findings: Weak muscles, severe inflammation of the eyes and mouth.
Test Results: Ariboflavanosis
a. Vitamin B6 deficiency
b. thiamin deficiency
c. Riboflavin deficiency
d. Niacin deficiency - Answer- riboflavin deficiency
Identify the following mineral. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: 78 year old female
Symptoms: Muscle weakness and pain
History: The patient does not like whole grains, nuts seeds or beans, potatoes, fish or
spinach. Allergic to chocolate.
24hr Diet History:
Breakfast: Rice krispies with skim milk, coffee
Lunch: Ham sandwich with mayonnaise, noodle soup and a cookie. Sweet tea
Dinner: Vegetable curry. Sweet tea and bowl of vanilla ice cream. 4 rum and cokes.
Findings: Alcoholic. Poor heart function
Test Results: Low levels of a major mineral that is also a positively charged electrolyte
a. Magnesium Deficiency
b. calcium deficiency
c. iron deficiency
d. phosphorus deficiency - Answer- Magnesium deficiency
Identify the following mineral. Identify if it is a deficiency or toxicity/excessive amount
Demographics: 20 year old woman; Jennifer
Symptoms: Very thirsty/drinking lots of water and going to the bathroom more than
normal. Jennifer was scared that she had diabetes because it is on both sides of her
family.
History: Dislikes eggs, especially egg yolks, whole grains, pork nuts and mushrooms.
