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Chapter 6 – The Proteins and Amino Acids Chapter Learning Objectives
6.1 State why some amino acids are essential, nonessential, or conditionally essential to the human body, and outline how the body builds a protein molecule.
6.2 Describe the digestion of protein and the absorption and transport of amino acids in the body.
6.3 List the roles that various proteins and amino acids can play in the body, and describe the influence of carbohydrate on amino acid metabolism.
6.4 Compute the daily protein need for a given individual, and discuss the concepts of nitrogen balance and protein quality.
6.5 Discuss potential physical problems from an eating plan that is too low or too high in protein.
6.6 Identify protein-rich foods, and list some extra advantages associated with legumes.
6.7 Summarize the health advantages and nutrition red flags of vegetarian diets, and develop a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern that meets all nutrient requirements for a given individual.
True/False Items
1. Sickle-cell disease is an example of an inherited mistake in the amino acid sequence.
2. For the majority of exercisers, adding excess protein or amino acid supplements to an adequate diet will stimulate muscle building.
3. Some foods are so high in acid that they are capable of making the acid in the stomach even stronger.
4. Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.
5. When a person ingests a large dose of any single amino acid, absorption of others of its type may be limited.
6. If needed, protein can help to maintain a steady blood glucose level and so meet the glucose needs of the brain.
7. Many healthy people can consume less than the recommended amount of protein and still meet their bodies’ protein needs.
8. Without critical essential amino acids to perform their roles, many of the body’s life-sustaining activities would come to a halt.
9. Overconsumption of protein-rich foods offers no benefits and may pose health
6.1 State why some amino acids are essential, nonessential, or conditionally essential to the human body, and outline how the body builds a protein molecule.
6.2 Describe the digestion of protein and the absorption and transport of amino acids in the body.
6.3 List the roles that various proteins and amino acids can play in the body, and describe the influence of carbohydrate on amino acid metabolism.
6.4 Compute the daily protein need for a given individual, and discuss the concepts of nitrogen balance and protein quality.
6.5 Discuss potential physical problems from an eating plan that is too low or too high in protein.
6.6 Identify protein-rich foods, and list some extra advantages associated with legumes.
6.7 Summarize the health advantages and nutrition red flags of vegetarian diets, and develop a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern that meets all nutrient requirements for a given individual.
True/False Items
1. Sickle-cell disease is an example of an inherited mistake in the amino acid sequence.
2. For the majority of exercisers, adding excess protein or amino acid supplements to an adequate diet will stimulate muscle building.
3. Some foods are so high in acid that they are capable of making the acid in the stomach even stronger.
4. Amino acid supplements are easy to digest and can relieve the digestive system from overworking.
5. When a person ingests a large dose of any single amino acid, absorption of others of its type may be limited.
6. If needed, protein can help to maintain a steady blood glucose level and so meet the glucose needs of the brain.
7. Many healthy people can consume less than the recommended amount of protein and still meet their bodies’ protein needs.
8. Without critical essential amino acids to perform their roles, many of the body’s life-sustaining activities would come to a halt.
9. Overconsumption of protein-rich foods offers no benefits and may pose health