Plant Protein

Question 1

3 examples of complimentary proteins

Answer 1

Tofu & rice
Corn & beans
Rice & beans/peas

Question 2

Limiting amino acid in Grains, seeds, nuts-

Answer 2

Lysine

Question 3

Limiting amino acids in Legumes-

Answer 3

methionine and tryptophan

Question 4

Limiting amino acids in Vegetables-

Answer 4

methionine and lysine

Question 5

2 main health benefits from soy

Answer 5

Cardiovascular

Bone health

Question 6

How is soy beneficial to cardiovascular health

Answer 6

may modestly decrease total cholesterol & LDL cholesterol

Question 7

How is soy beneficial to bone health

Answer 7

less urinary loss of calcium w/ soy protein compared to animal protein

Question 8

What other 4 benefits may soy improve

Answer 8

May decrease risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer
•May ease menopausal symptoms
•May modestly reduce severity and frequency of hot flashes
•May improve cognitive recognition and recall ability

Question 9

What is tofu

Answer 9

The curd or cheese of soy milk

Question 10

2 steps to make tofu

Answer 10

Coagulant added to hot soy milk

•Put into blocks, squeezed, whey drains away, curd remains

Question 11

What is natto

Answer 11

Fermented soybeans

Question 12

Complementary proteins

Answer 12

Research indicates that an assortment of plant foods eaten over the course of a day can provide all essential amino acids and ensure adequate nitrogen retention and use in healthy adults, thus complementary proteins do not need to be consumed at the same meal.”