Quiz on Proteins

What are the “building blocks” that the body uses to build proteins?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Amino acids

• Nucleic acids

How does the body digest proteins?

• By breaking them into glucose

• By converting them into fats

• By breaking them into amino acids

• By storing them as energy

What happens if the body does not get enough protein?

• Increased energy levels

• Muscle loss

• Improved digestion

• Enhanced memory

An amino acid that your body can produce on its own is known as a(n) ___________ amino acid.

• Essential

• Non-essential

• Conditional

• Branched-chain

A protein that is missing one or more essential amino acids is called a(n) ____________ protein and usually comes from ____________ sources.

• Complete, animal

• Incomplete, plant

• Conditional, synthetic

• Non-essential, mineral

Why are fats needed by the body?

• For energy storage and insulation

• To build muscle

• To produce vitamins

• To strengthen bones

Why do we cook with fat?

• To add flavor and texture

• To increase cooking time

• To reduce calories

• To make food harder

What is cholesterol?

• A type of protein

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of fat

• A type of mineral

True/False: Most plant foods are good sources of cholesterol.

• True

• False

True/False: In order to be healthy, we must consume a minimum amount of cholesterol per day.

• True

• False