Protein Packet

Question 1

What are 8 protein food groups?

Answer 1

meat, poultry, sea food, beans, peas, eggs, soy products, and seeds

Question 2

What 2 protein groups are also veggie groups?

Answer 2

Beans and peas

Question 3

What 9 nutrients are protein foods high in?

Answer 3

Iron, zinc, magnesium, vB, protein, vE, fat, EPA, and DHA

Question 4

Protein’s bodily functions are

Answer 4

Building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Provides calories

Question 5

Vitamin B’s bodily functions are

Answer 5

Help body release energy, function nervous system, form red blood cells, help build tissues

Question 6

Iron’s bodily function in

Answer 6

Carry blood’s oxygen

Question 7

Magnesium’s bodily functions are

Answer 7

Building bones and releasing energy from muscles

Question 8

Zinc’s bodily functions are

Answer 8

Biochemical reactions, helps immune system function properly

Question 9

EPA and DHA’s bodily function is

Answer 9

Reduce risk of heart disease

Question 10

Cholesterol is only found in foods from __ sources

Answer 10

Animal

Question 11

Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of

Answer 11

Heart disease

Question 12

What are 3 fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)?

Answer 12

Salmon, trout, and sardines

Question 13

List 3 lean protein foods

Answer 13

Strip steak, t-bone, and tenderloin steak

Question 14

What color should beef be when you purchase it?

Answer 14

Bright cherry red

Question 15

What does excess liquid in a beef package indicate?

Answer 15

Temperature problems during storage

Question 16

The key to cook tender, flavorful beef is

Answer 16

Match the correct cooking method with your beef

Question 17

The 3 things “organic” indicates are

Answer 17

Grown without pesticides or herbicides, animal raised without antibiotics, and not genetically modified

Question 18

Refrigerated beef steaks and roasts should be used within

Answer 18

3-4 days

Question 19

Fresh ground beef should be used within

Answer 19

1-2 days

Question 20

What temperature should your fridge be at?

Answer 20

35-40

Question 21

What temperature should you freezer be at?

Answer 21

0

Question 22

Always thaw frozen beef in the __, not at __.

Answer 22

Refrigerator; room temperature

Question 23

A high protein and carb diet __ a safe and effective for losing weight

Answer 23

Is not

Question 24

Eating high fat foods causers what 4 health problems?

Answer 24

Coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and types of cancer