Introduction to Nutrition - Proteins

Proteins are the basic molecular material from which all our bodies' cells and tissues are made.

True or False?

• True
• False

During digestion proteins are broken down into...

• amino acids
• sugars
• bones
• glucose

Good sources of animal based proteins are...

• All correct
• Fish
• Meat and fish
• Milk and eggs

Good sources of plant-based proteins are...

• All correct
• Pulses
• Nuts and Seeds
• Quorn and Tofu

In the UK adults are advised to eat how much protein per kilogram of weight?

• 0.75 - 0.80 grams
• 0.25 - 0.50 grams

Amino acids are also made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and

• nitrogen
• plutonium

How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?

• 10

• 20
• 32
• 45

What is a high biological protein?

• One with most if not all amino acids supplied.
•  Protein that is bio-available.
• Protein that is easy to digest.
• All answers are correct

What is meant by low biological protein?

• Protein with an insufficient amount of amino acids for good health.
• Protein that is not bio-available.
• All answers correct
• Protein that takes a lot of digesting.

What is an excellent way for vegetarians and vegans to obtain all amino acids for good health?

• Combining legumes (beans) and wheat.
• Combining legumes (beans) and rice.
• Combining nuts and rice.
• All answers are correct.