PROTEIN IN FOOD

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Most adults in the U.S. do not get enough protein from their diets.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Protein is found in the following foods:

• MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH

• PASTA

• LEAFY GREEN

• ANY OF THE ABOVE

_________ of your daily intake of calories should come from protein.

• 2% - 5%

• 10% - 35%

• 40% - 50%

• 55% - 70%

Which of the following foods has the greatest amount of protein?

• I CUP OF MILK

• A 3 OUNCES PIECES OF MEAT

• 1 CUP OF DRY BEANS

• AN 8-OUNCES CONTAINER OF YOGURT

What are complete proteins?

• Foods that provide all the amino acids the body needs

• Foods that provide all the fatty acids the body needs

• Foods that provide all the nutrient the body needs

• Foods that provide all the leafy green the body needs

Women need more protein than men.

• TRUE

• FALSE

There is no such thing as too much protein.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Athletes need much more protein than other people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

There are _____ amino acids that make up every type of protein.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40