Protein

Protein provides how many calories per gram?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 5

The main function of protein is to ______ and repair body tissues.

• destroy

• eat

• build

• enhance

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You must eat protein _____ to replace the wear and tear on the body tissues

• daily

• hourly

• occasionally

• frequently

______ of our daily required food intake should consist of protein.

• 5-10%

• 20-30%

• 15-25%

• 10-20%

We get most of our protein from the ________ food group.

• dairy

• carbohydrates

• protein

• fruits

It is recommended that we choose a ______ of protein rich foods and keep meat/poultry portions small and lean.

• small amount

• variety

• large amount

• yummy

All protein is made up of ________, they are the building blocks of protein.

• amino acids

• calories

• fiber

• vitamins

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There are many amino acids, but ______ are essential. 

• 5

• 6

• 11

• 9

The body cannot manufacture essential amino acids so they must be obtained from _______.

• water

• supplements

• food

• sleep

________ proteins contain all 9 of the essential amino acids. 

• Complete

• Yummy

• Big

• Essential