NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following combination of foods will provide a vegan with all of the essential amino acids?
A
Rice and steamed spinach
B
Rice and pigeon peas
C
Ground provision and pigeon peas
D
Ground provision and curried pumpkin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plant-based proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids. Most other plant-based proteins are lower in the amino acid lysine (grains, for example) and possibly tryptophan 6, 8.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is a source of complete protein? Soy foods such as soy milk provide all the essential amino acids that you need, along with some nonessential amino acids, and thus are a source of complete protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nuts or seeds with whole grains (peanut butter on whole wheat toast) Whole grains with beans (beans and rice; hummus and pita bread; bean-based chili and crackers; refried beans and tortillas) Beans with nuts or seeds (salad with chickpeas and sunflower seeds)

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