Nutritional Biochemistry and Clinical Dietetics

Question 1

healthy weight loss

Answer 1

0.5 - 1 lb per week

Question 2

5 g salt

Answer 2

2300 mg sodium

Question 3

major site of amino acid degradation

Answer 3

liver

Question 4

Aminotransferases

Answer 4

catalyze the transfer of an α-amino group from an α-amino acid to an α-ketoacid

Question 5

Anti-Diuretic Hormone

Answer 5

Causes kidneys to conserve fluid

Question 5

transaminases,

Answer 5

generally funnel α-amino groups from a variety of amino acids to α-keto-glutarate for conversion into NH4+.

Question 6

Second stage of carbohydrate metabolism

Answer 6

Oxidative decarboxylation

Question 7

Arachidonic acid- omega 6

Answer 7

Precursor of prostaglandin thromboxane A2 which causes platelet aggregation, clott formation, and vasocontriction

Question 8

Protects folate from oxidation

Answer 8

Vitamin C

Question 9

Two amino acids with no metabolic precursors

Answer 9

Lysine and threonine

Question 10

Symptoms of ariboflavinosis

Answer 10

cheilosis, glossitis, photophobia

Question 11

Erythrocyte hemolysis is a sign of

Answer 11

vitamin E deficiency

Question 12

Nutrient that interferes with Vitamin A utilization

Answer 12

Zinc

Question 13

Aldosterone

Answer 13

kidney hormone that causes sodium reabsorption

Question 14

normal blood osmolality

Answer 14

300mOsm

Question 15

A glycogen storage disease (GSD)

Answer 15

results from the absence of enzymes that ultimately convert glycogen compounds to glucose. Enzyme deficiency results in glycogen accumulation in tissues.

Question 16

Principal measured index of renal failure

Answer 16

urea

Question 17

High calcium content of diet

Answer 17

800 mg

Question 18

Energy allowance for severely malnourished infant

Answer 18

80-140 kcal/kg

Question 19

intermediate acting insulin

Answer 19

NPH- peak of action 6-10 hrs

Question 20

Protein allowance for severely malnourished children

Answer 20

3-4 g Pro/kg BW

Question 21

Protein requirement of Gout patients

Answer 21

1 g Pro/Kg BW

Question 22

Respiratory quotient

Answer 22

= moles of CO2 expired/ moles of O2 consumed

Question 23

vitamins whose reqts are based on an individual’s energy intakeq

Answer 23

B1 and B2

Question 24

Not needed in the conversion of Tryptophan to Niacin

Answer 24

Zinc (needed: B2, B6, Iron)

Question 25

Secretin

Answer 25

released by the duodenal cells to stimulate release of bicarbonate rich pancreatic juice

Question 26

Kynureninase

Answer 26

Enzyme for metabolism of Tryptophan