Food Sources of Protein and Deficiency Diseases

Question 1

Name food sources of protein

Answer 1

• Animal products
• Legumes (soy, beans, peanuts)
• Nuts
• Supplements

Question 2

What is the RDA for protein?

Answer 2

.8g/kg ideal body weight

Question 3

What is the amount of protein needed for adults over 50 and moderately active adults

Answer 3

1.2g/kg ideal body weight

Question 4

Name the protein that has 100% of all the essential amino acids

Answer 4

Albumin

Question 5

Name a food source of albumin

Answer 5

Egg whites

Question 6

Which foods are deficient in lysine?

Answer 6

• Corn
• Other grains (wheat)

Question 7

What foods are deficient in methionine?

Answer 7

Legumes

Question 8

Define ascites

Answer 8

Fluid leaking into the abdomen caused by a decrease in albumin

Question 9

Define kwashiorkor

Answer 9

Adequate calories with protein deficiency

Question 10

Define marasmus

Answer 10

Inadequate calories and protein deficiency