Protein and the Body

What is the second most plentiful substance in our bodies?

Which of the following body parts are made from protein?

• Muscles

• Hair

• Skin

• All of the above

• Eyes

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What are proteins made from?

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

• Vitamins

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How many essential amino acids are there?

• 9

• 12

• 20

• 25

Which of the following foods are high quality protein sources?

• Meat

• Fruits

• Baked beans

• Seeds

If a person eats more protein than they need for tissue maintenance and repair, what will their body do with the extra protein?

• build larger muscles

• use it for energy and/or convert it into fat

• Grow longer hair

• Store it in the brain

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Approximately how much protein does a 150 lb person need to consume each day to meet body requirements?

• 30 grams

• 60 grams

• 90 grams

• 120 grams

Which of the following is NOT true about protein?

• Extra protein can be stored as body muscle

• Too little protein can result in muscle tissue loss

• Protein is needed for tissue maintenance and repair

• Protein can be converted into fat and stored in fat cells

List the nine essential amino acids.

True or false: every cell in the body contains protein.

• True

• False

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