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WorksheetsThe Protein Nutrient
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This type of vegetarian does eat some animal products:
a)
Vegan
b)
Activist
c)
Carnivore
d)
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
2.
Proteins' building blocks are:
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Blood Cells
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Peptide Bonds
3.
Which would a vegan not eat:
a)
Nuts
b)
Cheese
c)
Peanut Butter
d)
Tofu
4.
What is the main ingredient in a meringue?
a)
Whipping Cream
b)
Egg Yolk
c)
Egg White
d)
Cream of Tartar
5.
Amino Acids are connected by:
a)
Neurons
b)
Peptide Bonds
c)
Magnetism
d)
Proteins
6.
The RDA for protein is not based on:
a)
Age
b)
Weight
c)
Gender
d)
Heredity
7.
Quick weight loss from a high protein diet is due to:
a)
Loss of water weight
b)
Motivation
c)
Quicker Metabolism
d)
Eating more meat
8.
Which is not a high-quality protein:
a)
Meat
b)
Legume
c)
Fish
d)
Cheese
9.
Which is not a function of protein in the body:
a)
Carries Blood Cells
b)
Builds Skin
c)
Builds Anitbodies
d)
Carries Oxygen
10.
The leavening agent used to make cream puffs
a)
Flour
b)
Yeast
c)
Air
d)
Steam
11.
The following are true of complete proteins, EXCEPT:
a)
Contains all 9 essential amino acids
b)
Comes mostly from animal products
c)
Includes beans, nuts & bread
d)
Can come from soy plants sources
12.
The following are true of incomplete proteins EXCEPT:
a)
Come from mostly plant sources
b)
Includes eggs, poultry & milk
c)
Must combine foods to make a complete protein
d)
Do not contain all essential amino acids
13.
Not getting enough protein in your diet can cause all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Heart Disease
b)
A poor immune system
c)
A slower metabolism
d)
Weak Muscles
14.
A low-carb / no-carb diet can cause all below EXCEPT:
a)
Head aches & fatigue
b)
Ketosis
c)
Harm to the Kidney
d)
Someone to lose weight naturally
15.
There are 11 non-essential amino acids that you body can make on its own.
a)
True
b)
False
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