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WorksheetsAnalyzing Protein
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Identify the role of protein in your body.
Provides energy
Builds and repairs tissues
Stores genetic information
Regulates body temperature
What percentage of your daily calories should come from protein?
5-10%
10-15%
15-20%
20-25%
Muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs are all constructed of _______.
protein
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
What are the building blocks of proteins called?
Carbohydrates
Amino Acids
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
Where do we get the 9 essential amino acids from?
Plants
Animal products
Water
Air
What do complete proteins contain?
All essential amino acids
Only non-essential amino acids
High levels of carbohydrates
No amino acids
Where are complete proteins found?
Animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Refined sugars and sweets
Processed snacks and chips
Which of the following is a source of complete proteins?
Fish
Bread
Rice
Vegetables
Complete proteins contain adequate amounts of how many essential amino acids?
9
8
10
11
Which of the following is a source of incomplete proteins?
A) Beans
B) Chicken
C) Fish
D) Eggs
Fill in the blank: You don’t have to combine the incomplete proteins in one meal, you just need to eat them over the course of the ____.
day
week
month
year
Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?
It is needed to change glucose to energy.
It is needed to store nutrients.
It is needed to repair tissue.
It is needed to produce water.
What might happen if you didn't consume enough protein?
Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass.
You wouldn't have any energy at all.
You would feel really thirsty all the time.
You would become overweight.
