141.What type of diet is advised to rehabilitate a severely malnourished child?

a.low protein

b.high protein

c.liberal quantities of lactose-free powdered milk until growth rate is restored

d.high energy until normal body mass index is achieved, then moderate energy thereafter

142.Which of the following f will lower blood homocysteine?

a.saturated fat

b.red wine

c.coffee

d.folate supplements

143.Which of the following dietary factors raise homocysteine levels?

a.supplemental vitamin B12

b.folic acid

c.coffee

d.excess arginine

144.High blood levels of which of the following amino acids present a risk for heart disease?

a.isoleucine

b.arginine

c.homocysteine

d.tryptophan

145.Supplements of which of the following amino acids are reported to lower blood pressure and reduce homocysteine levels?

a.arginine

b.cysteine

c.tryptophan

d.phenylalanine

146.What calcium-to-protein (mg:g) intake ratio is believed to promote optimal bone health?

a.2:1

b.9:1

c.20:1

d.45:1

147.Why is high protein intake a concern?

a.It increases the risk for kidney stone formation.

b.High blood urea levels place a stress on the liver.

c.It can increase the rate of progression of kidney disease.

d.High ammonia levels decrease the long-term efficiency of the kidneys.

148.Which of the following describes a relationship between protein intake and calcium metabolism?

a.Calcium excretion falls with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins.

b.Calcium excretion rises with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins.

c.Calcium absorption declines with higher intakes of plant-derived proteins.

d.Calcium absorption increases with higher intakes of plant-derived proteins.

149.What is the ratio of calcium to protein intake (mg:g) for mostNorth American. women?

a.3:1

b.9:1

c.15:1

d.21:1

150.According to the range of protein intake as a percentage of energy intakes, what would be the highest safe level of protein intake for a 60-kg adult ingesting 2500 kcalories?

a.48 g

b.96 g

c.120 g

d.219 g