March 12, 2018 dna byils PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION MIDTERM EXAM Protein sparing in
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March 12, 2018 dna byils PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION MIDTERM EXAM Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests a. proteins of plant origin only b proteins of animal origin d protein sources on alternate days 2. the usual state of nitrogen balance for healthy infants, children, and pregnant womeni a. Equibrium Metabolic Positive Negative b. The blood's acid-base balance is tightly controlled to maintain a pH with the range of 7.35-7.45 7.25-7.45 7.45-7.56 None of the above d. What is meant by protein turnover? a Nitrogen equilibrium b. The antibody-antigen complex C. The synthesis and degradation of body proteins d. The secondary structure of proteins that initiates folding e. The failure of the body to form needed proteins 4. 5. What is the amino acid pool? a. The total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake b. A measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis C. The total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and d. A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake e. The essential and nonessential amino acids from dietary intake that are available for excretion protein synthesis 6. When nitrogen taken into the body exceeds nitrogen losses, we say the person is in a. a healthy state b. nitrogen equilibrium C. d. negative nitrogen balance 6. positive nitrogen balance nitrogen homeostasisExplanation / Answer
Answer:
1. c.adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat
2. c.positive
3. d. none off the above (ansewr is 7.38 to 7.42)
4.c.the synthesis and degradation of body protein
5.d.a mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake
6.c.positive nitrogen balance