Of the following foods, which likely contains the most easily digestible protein?
a. oats
b. tuna
c. potatoes
d. peanuts
e. whole wheat
Q. 2Which of the following provides amino acids that are best absorbed by the body?
a. poultry
b. vegetables
c. fruits
d. legumes
e. grains
Q. 3The strategy of combining two _____ plant protein sources permits the amino acids in one food to make up for those lacking in the other food.
a. complete
b. whole-grain
c. complementary
d. indigestible
e. high-tryptophan
Q. 4Negative nitrogen balance occurs in:
a. growing children.
b. lactating women.
c. pregnant women.
d. a surgery patient.
e. a casual exerciser.
Q. 5In making recommendations for protein intake, the committee on DRI took into consideration that the protein in a normal diet would be:
a. a combination of animal and plant sources.
b. primarily from plant sources.
c. primarily from animal sources.
d. used with 100 efficiency by everyone.
e. used only for muscle mass.
Q. 6The DRI for protein for healthy adults is _____ gram(s) per kilogram of body weight.
a. 1.0
b. 1.5
c. 0.5
d. 2.0
e. 0.8
Q. 7The DRI Committee recommends _____ percent of total calories as the minimum amount of protein.
a. 35
b. 5
c. 15
d. 10
e. 20
Q. 8The DRI for protein is determined using:
a. height.
b. activity level.
c. body size.
d. sex.
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