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WorksheetsChp 7 Test - Proteins
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
______________ are the building blocks of protein molecules.
a)
essential
b)
incomplete
c)
amino acids
d)
nonessential
e)
complete
2.
Amino acids your body can make are called _________________ acids.
a)
essential
b)
incomplete
c)
amino acids
d)
nonessential
e)
complete
3.
Amino acids you must get from the foods you eat are called _________________ acids.
a)
essential
b)
incomplete
c)
amino acids
d)
nonessential
e)
complete
4.
The types of proteins that have all the essential amino acids your body needs.
a)
essential
b)
incomplete
c)
amino acids
d)
nonessential
e)
complete
5.
The types of proteins that are missing key essential amino acids.
a)
essential
b)
incomplete
c)
amino acids
d)
nonessential
e)
complete
6.
Plants that have a special ability to capture nitrogen from the air and transfer it to their protein-rich seeds
a)
protein
b)
vegetarianism
c)
kwashiorkor
d)
legumes
e)
amino acids
7.
An energy-yielding nutrient composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, & nitrogen.
a)
protein
b)
vegetarianism
c)
kwashiorkor
d)
legumes
e)
amino acids
8.
Building blocks of protein molecules
a)
protein
b)
vegetarianism
c)
kwashiorkor
d)
legumes
e)
amino acids
9.
A protein deficiency disease
a)
protein
b)
vegetarianism
c)
kwashiorkor
d)
legumes
e)
amino acids
10.
The practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of plant foods
a)
protein
b)
vegetarianism
c)
kwashiorkor
d)
legumes
e)
amino acids
11.
Athletes should eat double the regularly recommended amount of proteins.
a)
true
b)
false
12.
There are 26 amino acids needed for good health.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
There are nine essential acids needed for good health.
a)
true
b)
false
14.
There are eleven nonessential acids needed for good health.
a)
true
b)
false
15.
Environmental factors can influence a person's protein food choices.
a)
true
b)
false
16.
Proteins are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, & iron.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
Protein is the only nutrient that produces nitrogen.
a)
true
b)
false
18.
Proteins can be used for multiple purposes at the same time.
a)
true
b)
false
19.
Adults in latter years do not need to continue to consume protein.
a)
true
b)
false
20.
Oatmeal, whey, and flour are examples of legumes.
a)
true
b)
false
21.
The RDA for protein for 14-year-old males is 52 grams per day.
a)
true
b)
false
22.
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
a)
build and maintain tissue
b)
transport vitamins to vital points of the body
c)
regulate mineral and fluid balance
d)
provide energy
23.
Which of the following is NOT a likely reason that affects protein foods people choose?
a)
calorie intake
b)
health concerns
c)
environmental factors
d)
religious beliefs
24.
Which si an example of a legume?
a)
oatmeal
b)
black-eyed peas
c)
wheat
d)
corn flour
25.
Which of the following is NOT a likely reason why a person may choose to be a vegetarian?
a)
religious reasons
b)
health reasons
c)
physical fitness
d)
financial reasons
26.
Which of the following is the RDA for protein for 14- to 18-year-old females?
a)
52
b)
56
c)
42
d)
46
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