1891. During pregnancy protein ( nitrogen) balance should be :
A. Negative
B. In equilibrium
C. Positive *
D. None of these
1892. The RDA for protein of a 60- Kilogram (132 pound) woman is :
A. 42 Grams
B. 48 Grams *
C. 54 Grams
D. 60 Grams
1893. An adequate protein intake recommendation is _______ of total energy intake :
A. 5 to 10 %
B. 10 to 15 % *
C. 15 to 20 %
D. 20 to 25 %
1894. If a person’s diet does not provide the protein they need to build and repair tissues for an extended period of time:
A. decrease in the size of the liver, heart muscle, and skeletal muscle
B. an increase in the amount of fluid in the extracellular spaces
C . an ineffective immune system
D. All of the above *
1895. IF a person takes in more protein than the body needs , the excess protein will be :
A. Excreted in urine
B. Converted to fat energy and stored in adipose (Fat cells)
C. Use to provide energy for the body if needed
D. B and C *
1896. The need of protein is increased :
A. During weekend sports event
B. When under stressful condition
C. During pregnancy and lactation *
D. Whenever physical activity is increased
1897. The exchange list group that contributes no protein is :
A. Milk
B. Starch
C. Vegetables
D. Fruit *
1898. Which of the following does not need to be taken into account when calculating protein requirements ?
A. Digestibility of protein
B. Quantity of energy in the diet
C. Tertiary structure *
D. Biological value
1899. Biological value is essentially :
A. Protein (Nitrogen)utilization *
B. Protein(Nitrogen )absorption
C. Protein (Nitrogen) balance
D. A measure of protein (nitrogen) needs.
1900. The biological value of which food is the highest ?
A. Milk
B. Meat
C. Corn
D. Egg Whites *