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WorksheetsProtein Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many calories per gram does protein provide for energy?
a)
9
b)
4
c)
8
d)
6
2.
Protein makes up around what percentage of a person's body weight?
a)
15
b)
10
c)
30
d)
5
3.
Protein is made of what?
a)
Carbon
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Amino Acids
4.
Amino Acids are the building blocks of what?
a)
Muscle
b)
Proteins
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
5.
How many amino acids are essential?
a)
20
b)
10
c)
9
d)
8
6.
Both eggs and pinto beans are proteins. What is the difference between them as far as protein goes?
a)
Eggs are an essential protein
b)
Pinto beans are a complete protein where eggs are incomplete
c)
Pinto beans are a essential protein
d)
Eggs are a complete protein and pinto beans are incomplete
7.
Rice and beans are known as a complementary protein. What does that mean?
a)
Together they have all 9 essential amino acids
b)
They are one of the high protein foods people should aim to consume
c)
Together they have every amino acid
d)
They taste good together
8.
Protein is broken down and then helps fuel muscle repair and growth.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
The amnio acids that help repair muscles after exercise are
a)
Isoleucine
b)
Leucine
c)
Valine
d)
All three work together
10.
This amnio acid assists with metabolic function, breaks down fat, and is the primary source of sulfur in the body?
a)
Isoleucine
b)
Methionine
c)
Tryptophan
d)
Lysine
11.
This amnio acid helps prevent herpes
a)
Isoleucine
b)
Methionine
c)
Valine
d)
Lysine
12.
What percentage of calories in a daily diet should come from protein?
a)
10-35%
b)
20-45%
c)
25-50%
d)
30-50%
13.
Which does NOT influence the amount of protein a person consumes?
a)
Age
b)
Activity level
c)
Gender
d)
Daily calorie limit
14.
Most people need to eat how much protein each day?
a)
1 gram per kilogram of body weight
b)
2 grams per kilogram of body weight
c)
1-1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
d)
1.2-2 grams per kilogram of body weight
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