Week 2 quiz - fat & proteins

EPA & DHA are (select all that apply)

Come from plants

Essential fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids

Pro-inflammatory

• omega 3 fatty acids

• Essential fatty acids

What is true about saturated fatty acids? (select all that apply)

They come from plants

They come from animals

They contain no double bonds

They have multiple double bonds

They come from animal (fat)

They contain no double bonds

What is true about cholesterol?

It does not provide energy

It forms bile salts

It is used to make vitamin D

It helps make up the cell membrane

It does not provide energy

Omega-3 fatty acids have what effect on inflammation?

Anti-inflammatory

No effect

Pro-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Cats must receive which essential fatty acid from diet?

Linoleic**

Alpha-linolenic

DHA

Arachidonic-

Linioleic = all mammals

Answer: arachidonic (cats cannot synthesize)

There are ____ amino acids commonly found in proteins

24

18

21

20

20

True or false:  The main purpose of protein is to provide energy to the body.

True

False

False

What are the role(s) of protein in the body?

Provides amino acids for the synthesis of nonessential amino acids

Primary energy source for the body

Build, repair, and replace body proteins

Provides a source of nitrogen for building nitrogen containing compounds

• Provides amino acids for the synthesis of nonessential mono acids

• Build, repair, and replace body proteins

  • Provides a source of nitrogen for building nitrogen containing compounds

High quality proteins are 

• easily digestible and contain most essential amino acids in their correct proportions

• highly digestible and contain all essential amino acids in their correct proportions

• highly digestible but lacking one or more essential amino acids

• highly digestible and contain most amino acids in their correct proportions

Highly digestible and contain ALL essential amino acids in their correct proportions

What is the term for when an amino acid is produced by the body but not at a sufficient amount to meet its needs?

Essential amino acids

Conditionally essential amino acids

Nitrogen

Nonessential amino acids

Conditionally essential amino acids

What is the most important dietary fat?

Linoleic acid

Cholesterol

Triglycerides

Alpha linolenic acid

Triglycerides

The two major essential fatty acids are

 

• Linoleic acid & alpha-linolenic acid

• Alpha-linolenic acid & DHA

• Alpha-linolenic acid & arachidonic acid

• Linoleic acid & arachidonic acid

linoleic acid & alpha-linolenic acid (LA & ALA)

Oils are fats that are ____ at room temperature.

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Congealed

Liquid

The amino acid that is essential only in cats is called

Threonine

Valine

Arginine

Taurine

Taurine

True or false:  Breakdown of protein for energy will affect the function of an animal.

 

True

False

True. Correct!  Breaking down proteins can provide energy but it will also take away proteins needed to support the body and perform the body's critical functions.

Egg protein has a chemical score of

100

0

49

94

100. Doesn’t need its best protein for every animal, but has highest biological value? Or digestibility.

The two methods of assessing quality of protein are

Digestibility and amino acid profile

Biological value and digestibility

Biological value and amino acid profile

Biological value and protein score

Biological value and amino acids profile

Which is an example of a simple protein?

Nucleoprotein

Glycoprotein

Albumin

Collagen

Albumin, collagen