Protein

The main function of protein is to:

• Build and repair body tissues

• Carry iron and oxygen in the blood

What are the two types of protein?

• Open and Shut

• Complete and Incomplete

• Fat and Lean

• Simple and Complex

Complete Proteins contain 9 essential

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Amino Acids

• Records

Which of the following are NOT Complete Proteins

• Tofu

• Chicken

• Fish

• Beans

_____________________proteins do not contain all 9 essential amino acids

• Forward

• Backwards

• Incomplete

• Complete

Beans, Grains, Nuts and Seeds are all good sources of

• Incomplete proteins

• Complete proteins

• Non-nutrient proteins

• Fast Food proteins

Jo Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be best to include?

• smoked pork belly taco

• buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

• grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

• grilled beef cheeseburger

Which food pairing provides the least complete protein?

• peas and carrots

• beef and chicken

• dried beans and rice

• yogurt and flax seeds

Jason is trying to build muscle by consuming excessive amounts of protein. How is this likely to impact the body?

• The extra protein will be converted back to amino acids.

• The extra protein will convert to at and be stored in the fatty tissues of the body.

• Excess protein will be stored in the blood.

• Excess protein will be stored in the muscles for later use.

Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?

• almonds

• tuna

• peanuts

• black-eyed peas