Which of the following statements about protein foods is TRUE?

A. Quorn is a high-protein food derived from fermented corn.
B. Nuts are high in protein, but also high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
C. Some grains are high in protein, but no grain provides all nine essential amino acids.
D. Lentils are a good source of protein, but do not provide all nine essential amino acids.


Answer: D

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A. the patient loses 5 pounds B. the patient develops a paralytic ileus C. the patient can no longer afford enteral nutrition  D. the patient develops sleeping problems E. the protein content of the enteral nutrition needs to be changed

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The body can synthesize ________ from the amino acid tryptophan

A) folate B) thiamin C) riboflavin D) niacin

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