Proteins

What are macronutrients?

• Nutrients needed in large amounts for energy and functionality

• Nutrients needed in small amounts for energy

• Nutrients that provide flavor to food

• Nutrients that are not needed in our diet

What is the role of energy in our bodies?

• To build muscles

• To provide fuel for our bodies

• To improve eyesight

• To enhance taste

What is a calorie?

• A type of vitamin

• A unit of energy

• A measure of weight

• A type of carbohydrate

What are essential nutrients?

• Nutrients that can be produced by the body

• Nutrients we need to consume in our diet

• Nutrients that are not necessary for health

• Nutrients that provide color to food

What are nonessential nutrients?

• Nutrients that must be consumed daily

• Nutrients that our bodies can create themselves

• Nutrients that are harmful to health

• Nutrients that are only found in plants

Which of the following is a type of macronutrient?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Water

What is the role of enzymes in the body?

• They provide energy.

• They speed up chemical reactions.

• They store genetic information.

• They transport oxygen.

How do proteins contribute to the immune system?

• By storing energy.

• By acting as antibodies.

• By transporting nutrients.

• By providing structural support.

What is the function of hormones related to proteins?

• They provide energy.

• They act as chemical messengers.

• They store fat.

• They transport oxygen.

Which of the following is a role of proteins in growth and healing?

• They provide energy.

• They help in tissue regeneration.

• They store vitamins.

• They transport waste.