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NFS - Proteins 2023

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

11

b)

20

c)

9

d)

4

e)

36

2.

What is the role of protein in the body?

a)

Is the main source of energy for the body

b)

Helps to build and repair body tissue

c)

Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

d)

Helps to transport vitamins through the body

e)

All of the above are roles of protein in the body

3.

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

4.

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

5.

How many amino acids do you need to take in from food on a daily basis?

a)

20

b)

9

c)

11

d)

4

e)

2

6.
Eggs are a complete protein.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Non-meat examples of protein include
a)
broccoli, kale, carrots
b)
beans, legumes, eggs
c)
tofu, apples, spinach
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.
An example of a complementary protein is
a)
milk and cookies
b)
cheese and crackers
c)
steak and eggs
d)
rice and beans
10.
Identify the element found in a protein that is not present in a carbohydrate
a)
Carbon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Nitrogen