General Protein
These are often considered the building blocks of life.
What are proteins?
These specialized proteins act as messengers in the body, regulating various physiological processes like growth and metabolism.
What are hormones?
This nut butter made from ground peanuts is a popular plant-based protein source and is often used in sandwiches and smoothies.
What is peanut butter?
The number of amino acids that make up proteins in humans.
What is 20?
This animal-based protein can be fried, baked, grilled, steamed, poached, etc. and is often described as "finger-lickin'" good by a popular fast food chain.
What is chicken?
These are the building blocks of protein.
What are amino acids?
These proteins are found in cell membranes and help regulate the passage of substances in and out of cells.
What are transport proteins?
This creamy dairy product, usually eaten for breakfast or as a snack, is a great source of protein and often comes packaged in a container in a variety of flavors.
What is yogurt?
Calories in one gram of Protein.
What is 4?
This animal-based protein is provided by a round or oval-shaped item that is often scrambled or fried and served at breakfast.
What are eggs?
The two types of Amino Acids.
What are essential and nonessential?
These proteins act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.
What are enzymes?
This firm block of soy is often used for vegan/vegetarian dishes.
What is tofu?
The number of essential amino acids.
What is 9?
In this classic American dish, this animal-based protein is typically used in the form of ground meat mixed with various seasonings and formed into patties before being cooked.
What are burgers/hamburgers?
The two types of proteins.
What are complete and incomplete?
If we asked for two types of protein sources, then Animal and plant-based would have been correct?
This two-word phrase is used when someone does not have enough protein.
What is protein deficiency?
This legume is a staple plant-based protein source in many cultures and is often used to make dishes like hummus and falafel.
What are chickpeas/garbanzo beans?
For healthy adults, this is the percentage range (X%-X%) of daily calories that should come from protein.
What is 10% to 35%?
In the South, this small crustacean is often served over creamy, buttery grits and is sometimes accompanied by a sauce made from onions and peppers.
What is shrimp?
This type of protein contains all 9 essential Amino Acids.
What are complete proteins?
These proteins are produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses.
What are antibodies?
These tiny seeds, often sprinkled on top of breads and salads and used to make pudding, are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
What are chia seeds?
This is the recommended amount of protein (in grams) to eat per kilogram of body weight for the average person.
What is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight?
This traditional Japanese dish consists of thinly sliced beef or pork that is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin before being grilled or pan-fried.
What is teriyaki?