Calculating Daily Carbohydrate Intake
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What term is used to describe an essential amino acid found in the smallest quantity in a food source?

  • Protein turnover
  • Limiting amino acid (correct)
  • Complementary protein
  • Conditionally essential amino acid

    • In protein catabolism, what process involves the removal of nitrogen?

  • Protein turnover
  • Deanimation (correct)
  • Complementary protein
  • Protein quality

    • Under what circumstances can an amino acid become conditionally essential?

  • With limited protein quality
  • In the presence of complementary proteins
  • In some physiological situations (correct)
  • During protein turnover

    • What determines the quality of a protein according to the text?

    <p>Type and amount of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to proteins from different sources that combine to form complete proteins?

    <p>Complementary protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of amino acid cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?

    <p>Essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe proteins that contain all essential amino acids in correct amounts important for humans?

    <p>Complete proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of complete protein?

    <p>Nuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe proteins that lack at least one essential amino acid?

    <p>Incomplete proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of amino acids can be synthesized by the body using available molecules from other amino acids?

    <p>Non-essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe amino acids that are sometimes required in the diet under specific conditions?

    <p>Conditional amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the caloric value of monosaccharides per gram?

    <p>3.4 kcal/g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many grams of carbohydrates are recommended for a 2000 kcal/day diet based on the percentage range given?

    <p>225-325g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main structural and functional role of proteins within cells?

    <p>Formation of enzymes and hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?

    <p>Energy storage as glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form in which proteins are used to synthesize antibodies?

    <p>Large proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a class of activity associated with protein functionality?

    <p>Cellular building for energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fat in the body?

    <p>Building block for synthesis of other lipid-based compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of lipids is related to their role as an insulating agent in the body?

    <p>Cushions and protects organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of fat in food?

    <p>Acts as an emulsifying agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of lipids is essential for cell membrane structure?

    <p>Component of cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a specific function of lipids related to energy storage?

    <p>Density as triacylglycerol is the long-term fuel storage reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of cell membranes is primarily responsible for forming a barrier between internal and external cellular compartments?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main fatty acid precursor for hormone-like compounds involved in processes such as blood clotting and muscle contraction?

    <p>Arachidonic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acid plays a role in converting extracellular signals into intracellular signals in cell signaling processes?

    <p>Polyunsaturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main type of lipid found in pulmonary surfactant, which prevents the lung from collapsing?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the molecule that constitutes 95% of lipids and consists of a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids?

    <p>Triglyceride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of fatty acids includes examples like lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic acids?

    <p>Saturated Fatty Acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acid is more chemically stable with a longer shelf life due to its straight line configuration?

    <p>Saturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fatty acids contain two or more double bonds and are generally liquid at room temperature?

    <p>Polyunsaturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential fatty acids play a role in healthy skin, normal growth, blood clotting, and inflammation?

    <p>Essential fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of trans fats in the body?

    <p>Function like saturated fats due to hydrogenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipids have a glycerol backbone with 2 fatty acid groups and a phosphate group?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes sterols among lipids?

    <p>Have large interconnected rings of carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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