CHAPTER 6

Question 1

It is a large complex molecules that works in cell and required for the structure, function and regulation of body tissues and organs?

Answer 1

PROTEINS

Question 2

Determined by size, age, sex, and physical and emotional conditions?

Answer 2

Dietary Requirements

Question 2

composed of amino acids, the basic material of every body cell, essential throughout the entire lifespan, only nutrient group that contains nitrogen?

Answer 2

PROTEINS

Question 2

Occur when a combination of incomplete proteins are eaten in the same day to make a complete protein?

Answer 2

COMPLEMENTARY PROTEINS

Question 3

Liver picks up ammonia and converts it to ?

Answer 3

UREA

Question 4

The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences considers the average daily requirement to be
__ of protein for each kilogram of body weight

Answer 4

0.8g

Question 5

Excess cholesterol found in complete proteins may contribute to heart disease?

Answer 5

Saturated fats and cholesterol

Question 6

What conditions cause a positive nitrogen balance?

Answer 6

Pregnancy
Growth periods
Building muscle
Rebuilding tissue after trauma or illness

Question 6

What conditions cause a negative nitrogen balance?

Answer 6

Fever
Injury
Surgery
Burns
Starvation
Immobilization

Question 6

Lack protein and energy-rich foods
Found in developing countries with shortages of protein and energy-rich foods
Causes stunted growth in children
Mental retardation may occur in infants born from mothers with protein deficiency?

Answer 6

PEM or Protein Energy Malnutrition