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LG 5 - Protein

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary function of protein for our bodies is:

a)

Provide energy

b)

Regulate body functions

c)

Build and repair body tissue

d)

Carry vitamins K, A, D and E

2.

Which of the following foods is a protein?

a)

Bread

b)

Eggs

c)

Apples

d)

Butter

3.

Which of the following foods is a protein?

a)

Steak

b)

Carrots

c)

Bananas

d)

Potatoes

4.

Which of the following foods is a complete protein?

a)

Pasta

b)

Spinach

c)

Oranges

d)

Tofu

5.

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

6.

How many amino acids are essential for our bodies?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

7.

Our bodies CANNOT manufacture essential amino acids.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Amino acids MUST be obtained from food.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Complete proteins contain all 6 essential amino acids.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Complete proteins come mainly from plant sources.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Soybean/soy products contain complete proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Incomplete proteins contain some, but not all of the essential amino acids.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Grains, dried beans, nuts and seeds are examples of incomplete proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Complementary proteins are made by combining incomplete proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The best way to store eggs is:

a)

In the refrigerator egg tray

b)

In the original carton

c)

In a cupboard

d)

None of the above

16.

Eggs are toughened by high heat.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for:

a)

Several days

b)

Several weeks

c)

Several months

d)

Indefinitely

18.

Which method was used to cook these eggs?

a)

Hard/soft boiled

b)

Scrambled

c)

Fried

d)

Poached

19.

Which method was used to cook these eggs?

a)

Hard/soft boiled

b)

Scrambled

c)

Fried

d)

Poached

20.

Which method was used to cook these eggs?

a)

Hard/soft boiled

b)

Scrambled

c)

Fried

d)

Poached

21.

Which method was used to cook these eggs?

a)

Hard/soft boiled

b)

Scrambled

c)

Fried

d)

Poached

22.

Which is an example of eggs used as a BINDER:

a)

Angel food cake

b)

Mayonnaise

c)

Breading on chicken

d)

Pudding

e)

Meatloaf

23.

Which is an example of eggs used as a THICKENER:

a)

Angel food cake

b)

Mayonnaise

c)

Breading on chicken

d)

Pudding

e)

Meatloaf

24.

Which is an example of eggs used as a EMULSIFIER:

a)

Angel food cake

b)

Mayonnaise

c)

Breading on chicken

d)

Pudding

e)

Meatloaf

25.

Which is an example of eggs used as a COATING:

a)

Angel food cake

b)

Mayonnaise

c)

Breading on chicken

d)

Pudding

e)

Meatloaf

26.

Which is an example of eggs used as a LEAVENING AGENT:

a)

Angel food cake

b)

Mayonnaise

c)

Breading on chicken

d)

Pudding

e)

Meatloaf

27.

Homogenization =

a)

Milk that has been heat treated to remove harmful bacteria

b)

Milk that has extra vitamins and minerals added that are not naturally found in milk in significant amounts

c)

Milk that has had fat particles broken down and evenly distributed so that fat will not separate from the milk

28.

Pasteurization =

a)

Milk that has been heat treated to remove harmful bacteria

b)

Milk that has extra vitamins and minerals added that are not naturally found in milk in significant amounts

c)

Milk that has had fat particles broken down and evenly distributed so that fat will not separate from the milk

29.

Fortification =

a)

Milk that has been heat treated to remove harmful bacteria

b)

Milk that has extra vitamins and minerals added that are not naturally found in milk in significant amounts

c)

Milk that has had fat particles broken down and evenly distributed so that fat will not separate from the milk

30.

Drinking pasteurized milk gives you most of the nutritional benefits of drinking raw milk without the risk of disease.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Milk is fortified with vitamins:

a)

B & C

b)

A & D

c)

K, A, D and E

d)

K & C

32.

To prevent milk from scorching, you should do the following (check all that apply):

a)

Cook at a low temperature

b)

Cook at a high temperature

c)

Stir frequently

d)

Do not stir

e)

Use microwave to heat milk

33.

Protein provides ____ calories per gram.

a)

0

b)

3

c)

4

d)

9

34.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

milk

poultry

beef

eggs

tofu

fish

whole wheat bread

peanut butter

beans

spinach

lentils

oatmeal

Complete Proteins
Incomplete Proteins
35.

Eggs perform various functions in recipes such as adding texture, aeration, and formulation. This may affect substitution options for eggs in recipes.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Some of the purported health benefits of raw milk are digestibility and gut health. Raw milk dairies need to meet state regulations in order to sell their product in Utah.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Milk replacements such as: almond milk, soy milk, or rice milk are comparable with cow milk in regards to nutritional value and are a viable substitute for people with special dietary needs.

a)

True

b)

False