Meat Composition Quiz

What is meat primarily composed of?

• 75% protein

• 75% carbohydrates

• 75% water

• 75% fat

Which component makes up the second largest portion of meat after water?

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Protein

• Minerals

What percentage of meat is protein?

• 5%

• 20%

• 75%

• 50%

What trace component is found in meat besides water, protein, and fat?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

What type of meat is obtained from cattle over 1 year old?

• Veal

• Pork

• Mutton

• Beef

What is the meat of swine called?

• Lamb

• Beef

• Pork

• Mutton

Which type of meat comes from a lamb younger than 14 months?

• Veal

• Pork

• Lamb

• Mutton

What is veal?

What is mutton?

What are meat products made up of?

• Muscle fibers, connective tissues, and bones

• Muscle fibers, cartilage, and skin

• Muscle fibers, blood vessels, and fat

• Muscle fibers, marrow, and cartilage