Protein (Food Science-Food Constituents)

Which subgroup of protein contains all of the necessary amino acids our body needs for the day?

• Fat soluble protein

• Incomplete protein

• saturated protein

• unsaturated protein

• complete protein

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

• 11

• 9

• 36

• 20

What is the role of protein in the body?

• Is the main source of energy for the body

• Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

• Helps to build and repair body tissue

• Helps to transport vitamins through the body

If I take in a gram of protein, approximately how many calories have I consumed?

• 2,000 calories

• 9 calories

• 2 calories

• 4 calories

Based on the national guidelines, approximately how much of my daily calories should be coming from protein for the average person?

• 25-35%

• 45-65%

• 10-15%

• 0-5%

Which is true about Kwashiorkor

• a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema

• It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption

• occurs in areas of famine or poor food supply

• all of the above

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

• 20

• 11

• 2

• 9

If I am taking in too much protein what could happen to me? (Select all that apply)

• Extra protein can be converted into stored energy

• It can cause weight loss

• It can cause issues with the breakdown of muscle and body tissue

• May lead to kidney problems

• It can cause weight gain

Without protein, the body cannot form antibodies, leaving it open to infection by foreign substances.

• True

• False

Since plant foods contain incomplete proteins, strict vegetarians need to choose foods wisely to get all the protein their body needs.

• True

• False