WorksheetsProtein and the Body
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the second most plentiful substance in our bodies?
(a)
Which of the following body parts are made from protein?
Muscles
Hair
Skin
All of the above
Eyes
What are proteins made from?
Amino acids
Fatty acids
Glucose
Vitamins
How many essential amino acids are there?
9
12
20
25
Which of the following foods are high quality protein sources?
Meat
Fruits
Baked beans
Seeds
If a person eats more protein than they need for tissue maintenance and repair, what will their body do with the extra protein?
build larger muscles
use it for energy and/or convert it into fat
Grow longer hair
Store it in the brain
Approximately how much protein does a 150 lb person need to consume each day to meet body requirements?
30 grams
60 grams
90 grams
120 grams
Which of the following is NOT true about protein?
Extra protein can be stored as body muscle
Too little protein can result in muscle tissue loss
Protein is needed for tissue maintenance and repair
Protein can be converted into fat and stored in fat cells
List the nine essential amino acids.
True or false: every cell in the body contains protein.
True
False
List 3 high quality protein sources.
Why do children need more protein per pound of body weight than adults?
What are enzymes?
How much protein is in one egg?
6.3 grams
1.2 grams
12.4 grams
22.6 grams
How much protein is in 3 oz of cheddar cheese?
