Nutrition- Proteins

What are the "building blocks" of proteins?

• glucose

• essential amino acids

• fatty acids

• amino acids

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What are essential amino acids?

• amino acids that the body can't make

• amino acids that the body can make

• amino acids that are in all plant foods

• amino acids that are not plant foods

A food source for incomplete protein would be?

• bread

• eggs

• cheese

• steak

Essential amino acids are those that our body cannot synthesize and must be acquired through _______.

• Meat

• eggs

• our diet

• hydration

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Which elements can be found in proteins?

• C

• H

• N

• P

• O

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What holds amino acids together?

• hydrogen bonds

• peptide bonds

• ionic bonds

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What is an example of a protein?

• Strawberries
• Bread
• Pasta
• Steak

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How many different amino acids are there?

• 15
• 20
• 25
• 30

Protein provides how many calories per gram?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 5

There are many amino acids, but ______ are essential. 

• 5

• 6

• 11

• 9