Protein Quiz

What is a protein?

• Main source of energy

• Insulation for the body

• Helps with all chemical reactions

• Helps our body grow and repair itself

What is an amino acid?

• Building blocks of protein

• Type of carbohydrate

• A kind of vitamin

• A mineral found in bones

Where are proteins found?

• Animal and Plant

• Only in Water

• Only in Air

• Only in Soil

What is hemoglobin?

• A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen

• A type of white blood cell

• A hormone produced by the pancreas

• A digestive enzyme in the stomach

What are the 2 sources of protein?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Animal and Plant

• Poultry and Fish

• Eggs and Plant

What are 3 of the Roles of Protein in the body?

• Hormones

  Antibodies

  Fluid Balance

• Storage of genetic information

  Vision

  Bone formation

• Oxygen transport only

  Insulation only

  Blood clotting only

• Vitamin synthesis Taste perception Hair color determination

Teens should get ________ of their calories from proteins?

• 35%-45%

• 25%-35%

• 10%-30%

• 45%-65%

What is a time when an individual will need more proteins in their diet?

• During growth, pregnancy, illness, or recovery

• While sleeping at night

• When sitting and watching TV

• During periods of low physical activity

Plant foods contain less _______ and more ________ than animal foods

• Less Fat More Fiber

• Less Carbohydrates More Fat

• Less Fiber More Fat

• Less Fat More Carbohydrates

What is the difference between a COMPLETE Protein and INCOMPLETE Protein?

• A complete protein contains all essential amino acids; an incomplete protein does not.

• A complete protein contains only non-essential amino acids; an incomplete protein contains all essential amino acids.

• A complete protein is found only in plants; an incomplete protein is found only in animals.

• A complete protein is a carbohydrate; an incomplete protein is a fat.