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51.In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods, the body uses protein in what way?

a.decreases the breakdown of food proteins for energy and uses stored glycogen

b.stores amino acids in the cells to be used later for energy

c.removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining fragments for energy

d.converts it to fat to provide more concentrated energy

52.A young man has said to you that he is eating much more protein in his diet than the recommendation but he feels he needs the extra amount just in case he wants to build more muscle mass in the near future. How would you respond to him?

a.It should be fine because the cells will store the extra amino acids for future use.

b.If he has excess calories in his diet, he may gain fat weight from converted protein.

c.The extra protein will be used for fuel instead of the carbohydrate.

d.The body won’t digest the extra protein and it will be eliminated in feces.

53.Which of the following statements is true?

a.Athletes need slightly more protein than other healthy adults.

b.Athletes should consume protein supplements to build muscle.

c.Dieters should take protein supplements to spare body protein.

d.a and b

e.b and c

54.Which of the following would have the highest protein DRI per unit of body weight?

a.a 28-year-old pregnant woman

b.a 6-year-old child

c.a 40-year-old male

d.a 34-year-old woman

55.What is the DRI for protein for a 40-year-old male who is 6’4″ tall and weighs 180 pounds?

a.34 grams

b.49 grams

c.65 grams

d.144 grams

56.A sedentary male college student aged 23 needs how much protein if he weighs 175 pounds?

a.46 grams/day

b.64 grams/day

c.86 grams/day

d.140 grams/day

57.A 135-pound woman needs how much protein?

a.49 grams/day

b.56 grams/day

c.86 grams/day

d.110 grams/day

58.A 10-year-old boy is going through a growth spurt. Because he needs to build new muscle tissue, what should his nitrogen status be?

a.positive nitrogen balance

b.negative nitrogen balance

c.nitrogen equilibrium

d.nitrogen deficiency

59.Cells will do all of the following to create their own working proteins from available amino acids except:

a.synthesize nonessential amino acids that are missing for the protein that is being made.

b.obtain amino acids that are available in the cell’s amino acid pool.

c.slow down protein synthesis until enough of the limiting amino acid is available again.

d.hold partially completed proteins until the diet provides the missing amino acids.

60.An adolescent girl has decided to adhere to a vegetarian diet and has selected a tossed green salad, whole-wheat crackers, and apple juice for lunch. What would you advise her about her complementary protein sources?

a.She has made good choices of complementary protein foods.

b.Adding garbanzo beans to her salad would provide the protein combination she needs.

c.She has to include milk or cheese with her meal or there will not be enough protein.

d.She should not be following a vegetarian diet because it is not nutritionally adequate.