Tutorial 7 - Protein

1. Certain types of vegetarian diets may be low in vitamin B12.

Which food in the Vegetarian diet lunch menu is the only food item that contains vitamin B12?

• Quinoa, Cooked

• Yogurt, Plain, Low Fat (12 grams protein per 8 ounces)

• Lentils, Boiled

• Peas, Green, Boiled, Drained

2. Which food item in the Vegetarian diet lunch menu contains the most protein?

• Quinoa, Cooked

• Yogurt, Fruit, Low Fat (12 grams protein per 8 ounces)

• Lentils, Boiled

• Peas, Green, Boiled, Drained

3. The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein DRI is 10-35%. What percent of the calories in this Vegetarian diet lunch menu come from protein?

• 18% calories from protein

• 26% calories from protein

• 5% calories from protein

• 45% calories from protein

4. Kelly Watson weighs 145 lbs (66 kg). After consuming this meal, how many more grams of protein does she need to reach her RDA for protein on this day? (Use the RDA for protein for adults of 0.8 g protein/kg of body weight.)

• 30 additional grams of protein

• 24 additional grams of protein

• 53 additional grams of protein

• 7 additional grams of protein

5. An individual who eats this Vegetarian diet lunch menu could be considered all of the following types of vegetarian EXCEPT:

• Vegan

• Lacto-vegetarian

• Semi-vegetarian

• None (All of the above could be types of vegetarians who eat this menu)

6. Dietary fiber is important to help with digestion of foods. Which of the following items from the Vegetarian diet lunch menu is highest in dietary fibre?

• Quinoa, Cooked

• Yogurt, Fruit, Low Fat (12 grams protein per 8 ounces)

• Peas, Green, Boiled, Drained

• Peach