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Protein

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Eggs are a complete protein.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Non-meat examples of protein include
a)
broccoli, kale, carrots
b)
beans, legumes, eggs
c)
tofu, apples, spinach
3.
Foods that are short of one or more of the essential amino acids
a)
aldehydes
b)
maillard reaction
c)
complete protein
d)
incomplete protein
4.
A food that contains all 9 essential amino acids
a)
globular proteins
b)
complete proteins
c)
fibrous proteins
d)
whey
5.
_ is/are used to build and repair muscle.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
protein
d)
fat
6.
What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?
a)
Eggs
b)
Meat and Fish
c)
Nuts and Legumes
d)
All of the above
7.
Why does Ms. Bowen think eggs should be a part of your diet?
a)
They contain none of the vitamins and minerals you need.
b)
They contain almost every vitamin and mineral you need. 
c)
Because Mrs. Hill has chickens and wants you to buy eggs from her.  
8.
Amino Acids:
a)
are a type of marinade.
b)
help transport fats in the body.
c)
are the building blocks from which proteins are made.
d)
are only found in plants.
9.

How many amino acids does our body need in a day to function properly?

a)

11

b)

20

c)

9

d)

4

e)

36

10.

If I take in a gram of protein, approximately how many calories have I consumed?

a)

2,000 calories

b)

9 calories

c)

3,500 calories

d)

4 calories

e)

2 calories

11.

What could be an issue if I do not consume enough protein regularly?

a)

Lead to a break down of muscle and tissue in the body

b)

Increase the amount of energy

c)

Dehydration of the body's cells

d)

Weight gain which can lead to heart disease

e)

Both A and D are correct

12.

If I am a vegetarian, what type of protein am I consuming? What should I be aware of to ensure I am eating healthy?

a)

Incomplete protein and I need to make sure I am not consuming too many of these proteins

b)

Saturated proteins and I need to make sure to limit the amount I consume

c)

Water soluble proteins and I need to make sure to consistently consume these proteins

d)

Incomplete proteins and I need to make sure I consume a variety of the proteins in order to get what I need

e)

I am a vegetarian therefore I am not consuming protein

13.

If I am taking in too much protein what could happen to me? (Select all that apply)

a)

Extra protein can be converted into stored energy

b)

May lead to kidney problems

c)

It can cause weight loss

d)

It can cause weight gain

e)

It can cause issues with the breakdown of muscle and body tissue