Which of the following does NOT describe a feature of protein in nutrition?
a. The study of the body's proteins in known as proteomics
b. Protein synthesis requires messenger RNA and transfer RNA
c. Most of the body's thousands of proteins have been studied thoroughly
d. The synthesis of a protein by following the genetic code is known as gene expression
c
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The _____ group is not included as a member of the USDA Food Patterns
a. milk products b. vegetables c. fruits d. grains e. fats and sugars
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make all of the following suggestions except:
a. eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables. b. use oils to replace solid fats where possible. c. consume at least half of all grains as whole grains. d. choose diets that emphasize refined and enriched grain products. e. increase intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
To help reduce ammonia production in the colon, patients with cirrhosis may be given a(n) _____
a. antibiotic b. appetite stimulant c. enema d. diuretic e. antiviral
Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe malnutrition. What lab values should be monitored when his TPN is started to avoid the development of refeeding syndrome?
a. folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 b. sodium, iron, and zinc c. calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K d. phosphate, potassium, and magnesium