Protein

Question 1

Provided by plant and animal sources; formed by linking amino acids in various combinations for specific use by the body

Answer 1

Proteins

Question 2

Generally from animal sources

Contain all the essential amino acids

Answer 2

Complete proteins

Question 3

Generally from plants such as grains, nuts, legumes, vegetables, and fruits
Do not contain all the essential amino acids

Answer 3

Incomplete proteins

Question 4

Foods sources that when eaten together

Provide all the essential amino acids

Answer 4

Complementary proteins

Question 5

Metabolic functions of proteins

Answer 5

Tissue building and maintenance
Balance of nitrogen and water
Backup energy
Support of metabolic processes (nitrogen balance, transportation of nutrients, other vital)
Support of the immune system

Question 6

Three main factors influence the body’s requirement

Answer 6

Tissue growth needs
Quality of the dietary protein
Added needs due to illness

Question 7

Recommended dietary requirement for protein for adults

Answer 7

10% of intake

Question 8

Recommended dietary requirement for protein in women

Answer 8

46 g/day

Question 9

Recommended dietary requirement for protein in men

Answer 9

56 g/day

Question 10

Lack of protein ingestion may lead to serious disorders caused by lack of protein ingestion

Answer 10

Kwashiorkor

Marasmus

Question 11

Protein provides how many calories of energy

Answer 11

4 cal/g