Protein

Protein is made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called what?

• Amino Acids

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Nutrients

True or false: Protein is a major part of your skin, hair, nails, muscle, bone, and internal organs.

• True

• False

Eating healthy protein sources like WHAT in place of red meat and processed meat can lower the risk of several diseases and premature deaths? (May pick more than one)

• Beans

• Soy Foods

• Nuts

• Fish

• Poultry

Which amino acids can be made by the body from essential amino acids consumed in food or in the breakdown of body protein?

• Essential Amino Acids

• Nonessential Amino Acids

Protein is an essential _________.

Some proteins found in food are “complete” meaning what?

Is protein found in an abundance of foods, so many people can easily meet the daily recommendation?

• Yes

• No

Some proteins are “incomplete” meaning what?

Which is a better source of complete proteins, animal-based foods or plant-based foods?

• Animal-Based Foods

• Plant-Based Foods

This nutrient is found in both animal and plant.