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Protein Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1-13.
1.

Who is likely to choose vegetarian options?

a)

Athletes

b)

People with allergies

c)

Health-conscious individuals

d)

Children

2.

When does the plant-based diet date back to?

a)

The 18th Century

b)

Ancient civilizations

c)

The 20th Century

d)

The Middle Ages

3.

Name the three main types of vegetarians.

a)

Pescatarian, Vegan, Omnivore

b)

Lacto-vegetarian, Ovo-vegetarian, Lacto-ovo vegetarian

c)

Flexitarian, Fruitarians, Herbivores

d)

Macrobiotic, Raw, Whole-foods

4.

What is macrobiotic meal planning?

a)

Planning meals based on protein content

b)

Planning meals with an emphasis on whole grains

c)

Planning meals according to blood type

d)

Planning meals with a focus on raw foods

5.

Define Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM).

a)

A condition caused by excessive protein intake

b)

A condition characterized by a lack of vitamin absorption

c)

A deficiency of protein and energy in the diet

d)

A genetic disorder affecting protein synthesis

6.

What is the difference between primary and secondary PEM?

a)

Primary is genetic, while secondary is due to diet

b)

Primary is due to diet, while secondary is due to disease

c)

Primary is due to lack of exercise, while secondary is due to diet

d)

Primary is acute, while secondary is chronic

7.

What is Kwashiorkor? Describe the characteristics of people who have it.

a)

A vitamin deficiency disease with symptoms of fatigue and anemia

b)

A carbohydrate deficiency disease with symptoms of weight loss and weakness

c)

A protein deficiency disease with symptoms like edema and an enlarged liver

d)

A mineral deficiency disease with symptoms of brittle bones and teeth

8.

What is Marasmus? Describe the characteristics of people who have it.

a)

A disease caused by excessive calorie intake resulting in obesity

b)

A disease characterized by severe underweight and muscle wasting

c)

A condition caused by overconsumption of vitamins leading to toxicity

d)

A condition characterized by dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

9.

What are amino acids?

a)

A type of carbohydrate

b)

Building blocks of proteins

c)

A form of fat

d)

A vitamin

10.

Antibodies, hormones, and enzymes are all made of what?

a)

Lipids

b)

Nucleic acids

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

11.

What is a complete protein?

a)

A protein that contains all essential amino acids

b)

A protein that is only found in animal products

c)

A protein that is synthesized in the body

d)

A protein that can be stored for long periods

12.

What are some problems caused by eating too much protein?

a)

Increased energy levels

b)

Improved digestion

c)

Weight loss

d)

Kidney damage

13.

What are the dietary guidelines for the percentage of calories from protein daily?

a)

10-35%

b)

20-50%

c)

5-15%

d)

40-70%

14.

Amino acids make up proteins. What is it called when a protein source contains only SOME of the amino acids?

a)

Deficient

b)

Incomplete

c)

Partial

d)

Fractional

15.

What is the main function of proteins in the human body?

a)

Energy

b)

Nervous system functions

c)

Growth and repair

d)

Digestion

16.

How many servings of protein should you get each day?

a)

1-4

b)

2-3

c)

3-4

d)

4-5

17.

Which of the following combinations demonstrates two incomplete proteins forming a complete protein?

a)

rice and beans

b)

oatmeal and toast

c)

steak and milk

d)

orange juice and cereal

18.

Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Food Group?

a)

Hummus (made with chickpeas)

b)

Peanut butter

c)

Sesame seeds

d)

All of the above

19.
Incomplete proteins come from what sources?
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Original
d)
Synthetic
20.

Which of the following is an incomplete protein?

a)

Tuna

b)

Veal

c)

Peanuts

d)

Steak

21.
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.
22.
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
23.
_ is/are used to build and repair muscle.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
protein
d)
fat
24.
A food that contains all 9 essential amino acids
a)
globular proteins
b)
complete proteins
c)
fibrous proteins
d)
whey
25.
Non-meat examples of protein include
a)
broccoli, kale, carrots
b)
beans, legumes, eggs
c)
tofu, apples, spinach
26.
Eggs are a complete protein.
a)
True
b)
False
27.

Which parts of your body are made of proteins?

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Muscle

c)

Hair

d)

All of these

28.

Protein is in only found in animal sources.

a)

True

b)

False

29.
This protein is used to identify disease causing organisms like bacteria when they enter the body.
a)
hemoglobin
b)
insulin
c)
keratin
d)
antibodies
30.
This protein is used to regulate blood sugar levels.
a)
hemoglobin
b)
collagen
c)
insulin
d)
antibodies
31.
Identify the element found in a protein that is not present in a carbohydrate
a)
Carbon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Nitrogen