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Protein: The Tissue Builder
Multiple Choice Quiz
1
Protein
A)
forms the structural basis of muscle tissue
B)
is a component of enzymes
C)
is a source of energy
D)
both a and c
E)
all of the above
2
Proteins are linked together by
A)
hydrogen bonds
B)
carbon bonds
C)
peptide bonds
D)
nitrogen bonds
3
The following contain all 20 amino acids
A)
animal foods
B)
plant foods
C)
dietary fat
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
4
The following are considered complete proteins
A)
animal foods
B)
plant foods
C)
dietary fats
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
5
There are ___ essential or indispensable amino acids in human nutrition.
A)
7
B)
9
C)
11
D)
13
E)
20
6
An essential amino acid that is in short supply is termed the
A)
limiting amino acid
B)
protein sparing amino acid
C)
glucogenic amino acid
D)
incomplete amino acid
7
In order to have a protein-sparing effect in the body, the diet should provide
A)
adequate calories
B)
adequate carbohydrate
C)
caffeine
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
8
The food yielding the most (g) protein is
A)
1 cup milk
B)
2 eggs
C)
3 oz chicken
D)
doughnut
9
Animal foods are
A)
good sources of protein
B)
often high in fat
C)
good sources of carbohydrate
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
10
Most legumes are
A)
high in carbohydrate
B)
high in protein
C)
high in fat
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
11
Nuts are
A)
high in carbohydrate
B)
high protein
C)
high in fat
D)
both b and c
E)
all of the above
12
The person with the highest protein RDA (g/kg) is an
A)
infant
B)
adolescent
C)
old man
D)
athlete
13
Comparing nitrogen excretion to nitrogen intake is known as
A)
protein-sparing effect
B)
metabolism
C)
nitrogen balance
D)
enzyme function
14
Protein needs are based on
A)
age
B)
body weight
C)
level of physical activity (exercise)
D)
quality of dietary protein (animal vs. plant protein)
E)
all of the above
15
Increasing muscle size and strength is dependent on
A)
Caloric intake
B)
protein intake
C)
training
D)
both b and c
E)
all of the above
16
The best source(s) of additional protein for endurance athletes is/are
A)
commercial protein supplements
B)
selected purified amino acids
C)
food sources
D)
both a and b
E)
all of the above
17
Protein can be lost through
A)
rrine
B)
sweat
C)
metabolism as an energy source
D)
both a and c
E)
all of the above
18
Theoretically, creatine supplementation could contribute as an energy source in activities that primarily use the
A)
phosphagen system
B)
lactic acid system
C)
oxygen system
D)
Kreb's cycle
19
An individual has been determined to need 2800 Calories per day. If 12% of these Calories are from protein, this represents
A)
336 Calories
B)
84 g
C)
37 g
D)
both a and b
E)
none of the above
20
An individual has been determined to need 1500 Calories per day. If 15% of these Calories are from protein, this represents
A)
25 g
B)
56 g
C)
72 g
D)
500 Calories
E)
both c and d
21
A 75 kg strength athlete has been determined to need 1.5 g protein per kg. This represents A. B. C. D.
A)
113 g
B)
34 g
C)
60 g
D)
75 g
22
A 180-pound college student needs the RDA for protein (0.8 g/kg). This represents
A)
144 g
B)
81 g
C)
65 g
D)
32 g
23
The Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) for dietary protein is
A)
an AMDR of 50 percent
B)
2.0 g/kg body weight
C)
100 grams
D)
50 grams of animal protein
E)
not available as no UL has been set for protein
24
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein in percent of daily energy intake is
A)
5-10
B)
10-20
C)
10-35
D)
25-50
E)
45-65
25
Of the nutritional ergogenic aids discussed in this chapter, which one has the most scientific support as a means to enhance exercise performance in trained athletes?
A)
glutamine
B)
creatine
C)
arginine
D)
inosine
E)
HMB
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