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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
Protein is made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called what?
Amino Acids
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Nutrients
True or false: Protein is a major part of your skin, hair, nails, muscle, bone, and internal organs.
True
False
Eating healthy protein sources like WHAT in place of red meat and processed meat can lower the risk of several diseases and premature deaths? (May pick more than one)
Beans
Soy Foods
Nuts
Fish
Poultry
Which amino acids can be made by the body from essential amino acids consumed in food or in the breakdown of body protein?
Essential Amino Acids
Nonessential Amino Acids
Protein is an essential (a) .
Some proteins found in food are “complete” meaning what?
Is protein found in an abundance of foods, so many people can easily meet the daily recommendation?
Yes
No
Some proteins are “incomplete” meaning what?
Which is a better source of complete proteins, animal-based foods or plant-based foods?
Animal-Based Foods
Plant-Based Foods
This nutrient is found in both animal and plant.
(a)
What does protein help build and repair?
(Check all that apply)
Tissue
Cells
Muscles
Teeth
How many calories does each gram of protein have?
2
4
6
8
True or false: It is required that protein is on the nutrition facts label.
True
False
Which amino acids are required for normal body function, but they cannot be made by the body and must be obtained from food?
Essential Amino Acids
Nonessential Amino Acids
What produces more greenhouse gases (GHG), animal-based foods or plant-based foods.
Animal-Based Foods
Plant-Based Foods
