Human Nutrition: Chapter 6 Exercise

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e Chapter 6 – The Proteins and Amino Acids

Overview: The Harvard School of Medicine provides an overview of current topics relative to protein nutrition. Directions: 1. Access the website at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/. 2. Read the information and answer the questions below: Multiple Choice 1) According to the Institute of Medicine, what is the minimum daily protein intake recommended for an adult who weighs 160 pounds? a) 25 g of protein b) 34 g of protein c) 46 g of protein d) 64 g of protein 2) Protein malnutrition leads to the condition known as _____. a) kwashiorkor b) atherosclerosis c) Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease d) Huntington’s disease 3) Which food delivers all the amino acids needed by humans? a) legumes b) lentils c) fish d) spinach 4) Proteins are formed from the building blocks of ____. a) triglycerides b) amino acids c) polysaccharides d) complex carbohydrates

True/False 5) There is evidence that eating a high-protein diet may be beneficial for the heart, as long as the protein comes from a healthy source. True False 6) A diet high in red meat is associated with a lower risk of cancer death. True False