Protein

Why do we need to consume proteins? Select all the correct answers.

• Build lean mass

• Produce hormones for cellular comunication

• Components of enzymes

• Assist with transport of fat

• To ensure the gastrointestinal tract remains healthy

Select all the components of an amino acid

• Methyl group

• Carboxyl group

• Amine group

• R group

What type of amino acid MUST be provided by the diet?

• All amino acids

• Non-essential

• Conditionally essential

• Essential

Leucine is an example of:

• An essential amino acid

• A conditionally essential amino acid

• A non-essential amino acid

• A dipeptide

Enzymatic protein digestion begins in the mouth.

• True

• False

Which of these are examples of pancreatic protease enzymes? Select all that apply

• Lipase

• Trypsin

• Bile

• Amylase

• Chymotrypsin

Approximately what percentage of energy from consumed protein is used in order to digest it?

• 5-7%

• 10-12%

• 20-30%

• 40-45%

What type of transport is required to move protein peptides from the small intestine to the epithelial cells.

• Passive diffusion

• Active Transport

• Facilitated transport

• Osmosis

What percentage of resting metabolism is accounted for by protein turnover?

• 11%

• 33%

• 50%

• 68%

When are old proteins broken down and new proteins synthesised? Select all that apply.

• After endurance exercise

• Whilst sleeping

• After consuming protein

• After resistance exercise

• Whilst showering