Protein Review

How many calories per gram does protein provide for energy?

• 9
• 4
• 8
• 6

Protein makes up around what percentage of a person's body weight?

• 15
• 10
• 30
• 5

Protein is made of what?

• Carbon
• Hydrogen
• Nitrogen
• Amino Acids

Amino Acids are the building blocks of what?

• Muscle

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals

How many amino acids are essential?

• 20
• 10
• 9
• 8

Both eggs and pinto beans are proteins. What is the difference between them as far as protein goes?

• Eggs are an essential protein

• Pinto beans are a complete protein where eggs are incomplete

• Pinto beans are a essential protein

• Eggs are a complete protein and pinto beans are incomplete

Rice and beans are known as a complementary protein. What does that mean?

• Together they have all 9 essential amino acids

• They are one of the high protein foods people should aim to consume

• Together they have every amino acid

• They taste good together

Protein is broken down and then helps fuel muscle repair and growth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What percentage of calories in a daily diet should come from protein?

• 10-35%
• 20-45%
• 25-50%
• 30-50%

Most people need to eat how much protein each day?

• 1 gram per kilogram of body weight
• 2 grams per kilogram of body weight
• 1-1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
• 1.2-2 grams per kilogram of body weight