Leucine
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Which of the following compounds are considered the CHIEF source of energy for all bodily functions and muscular exertion? • Fats • Proteins • Carbohydrates • Water
Carbs
fiber
Fats
How many calories does one gram of fat yield? • 12 • 4 • 10 • 9
9
Truw
The minimal amount of energy required to sustain vital bodily functions such as blood circulation, respiration, and temperature regulation is known as \_\_\_\_\_. A. calorific value B. protein efficiency ratio C. biological value D. resting metabolic rate
D
There are \_\_\_\_\_ essential amino acids in the body. A. twelve B. eight C. ten D. fifteen
B
The human body can manufacture nonessential amino acids from dietary \_\_\_\_\_ and fragments of carbohydrate and fat. A. nitrogen B. sulfur C. carbon D. phosphorous
A
Identify the amino acids that are called semiessential amino acids because they cannot be manufactured by the body at a rate that will support growth. A. Methionine and valine B. Lysine and leucine C. Proline and serine D. Arginine and histidine
D
As ingested proteins enter the stomach, they encounter hydrochloric acid that \_\_\_\_\_ the protein so that digestive enzymes can begin dismantling the peptide bonds. A. precipitates B. uncoils C. petrifies D. agglutinates
B
During digestion, the enzyme \_\_\_\_\_ cleaves protein strands into smaller polypeptides and single amino acids. A. amylase B. renin C. pepsin D. lipase
C
If carbohydrate or total energy intake is too low, amino acids are \_\_\_\_\_, allowing the remaining carbon skeleton to be used for the production of glucose or ketones to be used for energy. A. deaminated B. hydroxylated C. hydrolysed D. decarboxylated
A
If protein intake exceeds the need for synthesis and energy needs are met, then amino acids from dietary protein are deaminated, and their carbon fragments may be stored as \_\_\_\_\_. A. glycerol B. phosphocreatine C. glycogen D. fat
D
The essential amino acid that is missing or present in the smallest amount in an incomplete protein is called the \_\_\_\_\_ of that protein. A. incomplete factor B. minimal factor C. limiting factor D. semiessential factor
C
\_\_\_\_\_ is a measure of protein quality, or how well it satisfies the body’s essential amino acid needs. A. Chemical score B. Net Protein Utilization C. Protein efficiency ratio D. Biologic value
D
Which of the following is a major source of incomplete proteins? A. Barley B. Beef C. Eggs D. Milk
A
During a negative energy balance, amino acids are used to assist in energy production, a term referred to as \_\_\_\_\_. A. glycogenesis B. the Kreb’s cycle C. the Cori cycle D. gluconeogenesis
D
Consumption of \_\_\_\_\_ within an hour after heavy resistance training appears to inhibit muscle-protein breakdown, resulting in a positive protein balance. A. vitamin B. carbohydrate C. protein D. fat
B
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a protein is \_\_\_\_\_ per day. A. 1.2 g/kg B. 1 g/kg C. 0.8 g/kg D. 1.7 g/kg
C
Research has proven that people who follow a high-protein diet have an increase in intestinal \_\_\_\_\_ absorption. A. iron B. calcium C. zinc D. potassium
B
Chronic consumption of a high-protein diet is generally associated with low \_\_\_\_\_, which increases the likelihood of heart disease. A. saturated fat intake B. intestinal calcium absorption C. fiber intake D. urea production
C
\_\_\_\_\_ are neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses), which make up a large portion of animal foods. A. Nucleic acids B. Carbohydrates C. Proteins D. Minerals
B