Proteins

Multiple Select

Why does your body need proteins?

• To help build and repair Muscle and Tissue

• It helpes strengthen your immune system

• It helps with important body processes like nutrient transport

• It makes you feel full

Dropdown

How often should you be eating proteins at a minimum?​ ​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

True or False

Proteins can replace carbs and fats in your diet by breaking down into Amino Acids that can provide energy

• True

• False

Fill in the Blanks

Proteins can be converted to

which is a great alternative to fats and even carbs.

Poll

Opinion:

Do you think that fasting as a form of dieting is healthy for your body?

(fasting means to skip meals in order to cut down)

• Yes, It's so good for losing weight!

• No way, your body needs all the food to stay healthy

Dropdown

Amino Acids are the ​

Select answer

of life.

Multiple Choice

Which type of Amino Acids can not be produce by the body, so you must get them from foods with protein.

• Essential Amino-Acids

• Non-Essential Amino Acids

• Conditional Amino Acids

Match

Match the following

• Histidine

• Alanine

• Serine

Essential Amino Acid

Non-Essential Amino Acid

Conditional AND Non-Essential Amino Acid

• Essential Amino Acid

• Non-Essential Amino Acid

• Conditional AND Non-Essential Amino Acid

Multiple Choice

If you do not have access to complete proteins(vegan), how can you be sure to still get all the necessary Amino Acids in your diet?

• Consume more Carbs

• Two incomplete proteins make a complete protein

• You will get enough amino acids from just the incomplete proteins

Open Ended

Using the table on the previous slide, calculate how many grams of proteins you should be consuming in a day.

(You will only need to enter the number not the unit. Be sure to calculate in GRAMS)

Poll

What is your favorite source of protein during post?

• Beans

• Soy

• Lentils

• Nutritional Yeast

• Other