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WorksheetsIntroduction to Nutrition - Proteins
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Proteins are the basic molecular material from which all our bodies' cells and tissues are made.
True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
2.
During digestion proteins are broken down into...
a)
amino acids
b)
sugars
c)
bones
d)
glucose
3.
Good sources of animal based proteins are...
a)
All correct
b)
Fish
c)
Meat and fish
d)
Milk and eggs
4.
Good sources of plant-based proteins are...
a)
All correct
b)
Pulses
c)
Nuts and Seeds
d)
Quorn and Tofu
5.
In the UK adults are advised to eat how much protein per kilogram of weight?
a)
0.75 - 0.80 grams
b)
0.25 - 0.50 grams
6.
Amino acids are also made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and
a)
nitrogen
b)
plutonium
7.
How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
32
d)
45
8.
What is a high biological protein?
a)
One with most if not all amino acids supplied.
b)
Protein that is bio-available.
c)
Protein that is easy to digest.
d)
All answers are correct
9.
What is meant by low biological protein?
a)
Protein with an insufficient amount of amino acids for good health.
b)
Protein that is not bio-available.
c)
All answers correct
d)
Protein that takes a lot of digesting.
10.
What is an excellent way for vegetarians and vegans to obtain all amino acids for good health?
a)
Combining legumes (beans) and wheat.
b)
Combining legumes (beans) and rice.
c)
Combining nuts and rice.
d)
All answers are correct.
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