Protein- Food for Living

Which is NOT a function of PROTEIN?

• Supply energy

• Regulate hormones

• Acts a a cushion to protect organs

• Build and repair tissue in the body

Which is NOT a function of PROTEIN?

• Maintain cell growth

• Maintain Antibodies - Proteins that Fight Disease

• Make chemical reactions possible

• Adds flavor to food

Which is NOT a protein-rich food?

• Red meat

• Fish

• Lima Beans

• muffins

Which is NOT a protein-rich food?

• apples

• eggs

• yogurt

• chicken

Which is NOT a protein-rich food?

• pumpkin seeds

• almonds

• tofu

• asparagus

Nitrogen, which makes protein in your: muscles, brain, blood, hair, skin, etc.)

can be found in.....

• Proteins

• Fats

• Sugars

• Carbohydrates

Which is NOT true of Amino Acids.

• They are the building blocks of Protein.

• There are 30 Amino Acids.

• They are made from proteins that we eat.

• The body can make them on its own sometimes.

Boys age 14-18 need _______ ounces of protein a day.

• 5

• 8

• 6 1/2

• 71/2

Girls age 9-18 need _______ ounces of protein each day.

• 6 1/2

• 4

• 5

• 7 1/2

Boys age 9-13 need _______ ounces of protein each day.

• 6 1/2

• 4

• 12

• 5