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WorksheetsProtein Revision
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
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
Enzymes are an example of
Lipids
Carbohydrate
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Which of these foods provides your body with protein?
runner beans
French beans
red kidney beans
lucky beans
Processed meat (such as burgers and sausages) can be high in _______________.
salt
fibre
sugar
carbohydrate
How many portions of fish should we eat a week?
1
2
4
7
Which of these is an oily fish?
salmon
cod
sole
haddock
Which of these describes what a vegetarian diet?
It includes eggs and dairy products but no meat, poultry or fish.
It includes eggs, dairy products and fish but no poultry or meat.
It does not include any animal products at all.
It includes dairy products, fish and a little chicken but no eggs or red meat.
Which of these protein foods would a vegan eat?
lentils
eggs
fish
potatoes
Which of these is an example of a pulse?
chickpeas
butter beans
cashew nuts
chicken
What are the molecules called which make up protein?
Glucose
Cholesterol
Amino Acids
Which of the following plant sources are high in protein?
Carrots
Beans
Potatoes
True or False: We can get protein from plants
TRUE
FALSE
Our protein intake should be 10-15% of our daily energy intake
TRUE
FALSE
