Carbs, Proteins, Fats, and Sugars

Non-meat examples of protein include

• broccoli, kale, carrots
• beans, legumes, eggs
• tofu, apples, spinach

Foods that are short of one or more of the essential amino acids

• aldehydes
• maillard reaction
• complete protein
• incomplete protein

A food that contains all 9 essential amino acids

• globular proteins
• complete proteins
• fibrous proteins
• whey

_ is/are used to build and repair muscle.

• carbohydrates
• fiber
• protein
• fat

What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?

• Eggs
• Meat and Fish
• Nuts and Legumes
• All of the above

Amino Acids:

• are a type of marinade.
• help transport fats in the body.
• are the building blocks from which proteins are made.
• are only found in plants.

In the human body protein is used to _.

• Help with digestion.
• Give us quick bursts of energy.
• Grow hair and nails.
• Give us energy throughout the day.

Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain sugar

• True
• False

Fiber absorbs water like a sponge and helps food move through the large intestine.

• True
• False

To stay healthy, you should eat more simple carbohydrates than complex carbohydrates

• True
• False