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QUESTION 1

Protein intakes may increase as a result of illness as wellas

		when women are lactating.
		during moderate anaerobic activity.
		during times of optimal health.
		any of the above.

Question 2

In order to gain muscle size and strength, it is necessaryto

		increase protein intake well above the RDA.
		train intensely with adequate rest periods in between.
		train every day at the highest intensity possible.
		all of these.

Question 3

Protein is needed for normal development of cells and musclemass but excessive amounts of protein

		are even better and will bring faster results.
		will not significantly increase the building of body tissue.
		won't add significant strength to the body.
		b and c.

Question 4

In the U.S., protein-energy malnutrition can be seen most oftenin which of the following populations?

		Cancer patients
		AIDS patients
		Inner city children
		All of these

QUESTION 5

Reasons why people choose to become vegetarians include

		ethical issues surrounding animal rights.
		personal health reasons.
		weight loss.
		any of the above.

QUESTION 6

How can people reduce the amount of animal protein they eatdaily?

		Eat meat less often and in smaller portions.
		Choose meat alternates as protein sources.
		Select plant-based protein sources occasionally.
		Any of the above.

QUESTION 7

High intakes of animal protein sources are associated withserious health risks such as

		increased cardiovascular disease.
		colon cancer.
		breast cancer.
		all of these.

QUESTION 8

People who are semi-vegetarians eat

		meat or animal products every other day.
		animal foods most of the time except on religious holidays.
		meat, milk, or eggs only periodically.
		any of the above.

QUESTION 9

For people who wish to lose weight, most experts might advisethem to

		consider eating more vegetarian protein sources.
		stay at the top of the Food Guide Pyramid for food choices.
		focus on the middle of the Food Guide Pyramid for choices.
		eat only plant-based proteins, completely eliminating meat.

QUESTION 10

Kwashiorkor, a condition frequently found in the Republic ofGuinea, is characterized by

		a diet lacking in a direct source of protein such as meat.
		a starch-based diet.
		a diet consisting of water and oil with lots of rice.
		all of these.