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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Choose a good source of Protein
Proteins give you how many calories per gram?
4
6
7
9
Name 2 main functions of Protein
growth
repair
sleep
increase injury recovery time
Where are Proteins broken down in the digestive system?
mouth
colon
small intestine
stomach
What are the building blocks of protein called?
Lipids
amino acids
incomplete protein
enzymes
Name 2 types of Amino Acids
Complete
Essential
incomplete
Non-essential
Proteins that contain all the essential Amino acids are called what?
Essential
Incomplete
Complete
non - essential
Complete Proteins come from what sources?
Pick out the Incomplete Protein sources
Incomplete Proteins must be combined with what other food in order to work in your body.
steak
fruit
amino acids
Grain product
Lack of Protein can cause what to happen to you?
Fatigue
Hair loss
Loss of muscle tone
Inability to recover from injury or sickness
Protein should make up what % of your diet?
10-35%
5-10%
25-35%
10-15%
What is the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for Protein?
.8-1.5 g/kg of body weight
1.5-3.5 g/kg of body weight
1/2 of your body weight in pounds
.66 x body weight in pounds
What is the Formula to convert your body weight from Pounds to Kilograms (kg)?
Body weight (Pounds) multiplied by 2.2
Body weight (Pounds) divided by 2.2
Body weight (Pounds) divided by .66
Body weight (Pounds) mulitplied by .66
Figure out the Protein need for a 17 old Male student. He is 5 ft 9 inches and weighs 175 pounds. This person is very active.
48 grams
119 grams
400 grams
375 grams
