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Protein

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Protein is made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called what?

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Macronutrients

c)

Micronutrients

d)

Nutrients

2.

True or false: Protein is a major part of your skin, hair, nails, muscle, bone, and internal organs.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

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)

a)

Beans

b)

Soy Foods

c)

Nuts

d)

Fish

e)

Poultry

4.

Which amino acids can be made by the body from essential amino acids consumed in food or in the breakdown of body protein?

a)

Essential Amino Acids

b)

Nonessential Amino Acids

5.

Protein is an essential (a)   .

6.

Some proteins found in food are “complete” meaning what?

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7.

Is protein found in an abundance of foods, so many people can easily meet the daily recommendation?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Some proteins are “incomplete” meaning what?

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9.

Which is a better source of complete proteins, animal-based foods or plant-based foods?

a)

Animal-Based Foods

b)

Plant-Based Foods

10.

This nutrient is found in both animal and plant.

(a)  

11.

What does protein help build and repair?

(Check all that apply)

a)

Tissue

b)

Cells

c)

Muscles

d)

Teeth

12.

How many calories does each gram of protein have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

13.

True or false: It is required that protein is on the nutrition facts label.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which amino acids are required for normal body function, but they cannot be made by the body and must be obtained from food?

a)

Essential Amino Acids

b)

Nonessential Amino Acids

15.

What produces more greenhouse gases (GHG), animal-based foods or plant-based foods.

a)

Animal-Based Foods

b)

Plant-Based Foods