Protein Review

Who is likely to choose vegetarian options?

• Athletes

• People with allergies

• Health-conscious individuals

• Children

When does the plant-based diet date back to?

• The 18th Century

• Ancient civilizations

• The 20th Century

• The Middle Ages

Name the three main types of vegetarians.

• Pescatarian, Vegan, Omnivore

• Lacto-vegetarian, Ovo-vegetarian, Lacto-ovo vegetarian

• Flexitarian, Fruitarians, Herbivores

• Macrobiotic, Raw, Whole-foods

What is macrobiotic meal planning?

• Planning meals based on protein content

• Planning meals with an emphasis on whole grains

• Planning meals according to blood type

• Planning meals with a focus on raw foods

Define Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM).

• A condition caused by excessive protein intake

• A condition characterized by a lack of vitamin absorption

• A deficiency of protein and energy in the diet

• A genetic disorder affecting protein synthesis

What is the difference between primary and secondary PEM?

• Primary is genetic, while secondary is due to diet

• Primary is due to diet, while secondary is due to disease

• Primary is due to lack of exercise, while secondary is due to diet

• Primary is acute, while secondary is chronic

What is Kwashiorkor? Describe the characteristics of people who have it.

• A vitamin deficiency disease with symptoms of fatigue and anemia

• A carbohydrate deficiency disease with symptoms of weight loss and weakness

• A protein deficiency disease with symptoms like edema and an enlarged liver

• A mineral deficiency disease with symptoms of brittle bones and teeth

What is Marasmus? Describe the characteristics of people who have it.

• A disease caused by excessive calorie intake resulting in obesity

• A disease characterized by severe underweight and muscle wasting

• A condition caused by overconsumption of vitamins leading to toxicity

• A condition characterized by dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

What are amino acids?

• A type of carbohydrate

• Building blocks of proteins

• A form of fat

• A vitamin

Antibodies, hormones, and enzymes are all made of what?

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates