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WorksheetsGCSE Food & Nutrition- Protein
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which nutrient is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
vitamins
fats
proteins
carbohydrates
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram?
carbohydrate
fat
protein
water
Protein molecules are made up of small joined together called________.
Fatty acids
Amino acids
Hydrogen
Oxygen
There is a total of _____ amino acids.
20
5
9
11
There are ____ essential amino acids.
0
8
11
20
Biological value is the measure of ______ _______ in food.
amino acids
protein quality
energy
oxygen
Proteins of ______________ contain all the essential amino acids in the right proportions.
Low biological value
High biological value
Proteins of ____________ lack one or more essential amino acid.
High biological value
Low biological value
Protein is the major_______________ of the human body. It builds and maintains tissue.
Cardiovascular System
Building Blocks
REM Schedule
When 2 LBV's are eaten together it is known as .....
Protein complementing
Protein complicating
Protein complementation
Protein compliance
An example of protein complementation would be ...
Beans on toast
Houmous and pitta bread
Peanut butter on rice cake
All of the above
The functions of protein in the body are...
Secondary source of energy
Repairs muscles and tissues
Promotes growth
All of the above
Vegetarians and vegans do NOT eat meat and therefore need to get their protein from...
Legumes e.g. chick peas, lentilsand beans
Meat alternatives e.g. Quorn
Nuts and seeds
All of the above
