PROTEIN 1
which meats are rich in protein
bacon, chicken, pork and beef.
most proteins come from where?
meat
what is protein for
to rebuild your body
what is the best plant protein source??
tofu (soy) or cereals.
how many types of proteins are there
2 - 3
where is protein found?
in animals and plants
T/F, does your food after you eat it go to your stomach?
True!
the site where protein is absorbed?
small intestine
when it's used for energy, what gets removed from protein?
nitrogen
Can you find proteins in meat and plants?
Yes! You can!
T/F do peanuts have protein?
T/F are most proteins good for you?
True! Most proteins are good for you.
what are some functions of proteins in the body? (list at least 3)
To rebuild your body. To keep you healthy. To keep you full.
what are some things that are great about plant food sources of protein?
fiber is only in plant food sources, provide different minerals (Mg, K), provide beneficial phytochemicals
uhh I don't know what to do for this one. so do you like the game?
yes you do
why do we eat protein?
to keep us strong and healthy
where in the body is protein digested?
mouth, stomach, small intestine.
what are some concerns of a vegetarian diet?
you might not get enough proteins and nurtients
what happens when a protein is eaten?
it goes through your body
what could you do for a vegetarian diet to make it an healthy diet?
choose healthy proteins sources.
what are amino acids
the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for life. or just building blocks for short
where does protein go AFTER it is eaten?
your stomach
list the most common food allergies (hint: 8, you don't need to say all of them.)
milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, shellfish, sesame
it goes out of your body.
what is apart of the chemical structure of protein?
hydrogen, an amino group, an acid group, and side chain which is unique to each amino acid