Science
This element makes protein unique compared to carbohydrate and fat.
This food group provides quality proteins. Unfortunately it is poorly digested by some individuals and is a common allergen.
What is dairy?
A standard protein portion of meat about the size of ping pong ball provides this amount of meat.
What is one ounce?
This type of vegetarian eats no animal products (no meat, no dairy, no honey, no gelatin).
What is a vegan?
This term can help identify a lean cut of beef?
What is sirloin or tenderloin?
This element that starts with the letter C is shared by protein, carbohydrate and fat.
What is carbon?
This type of food provides quality protein, but would not be eaten in a vegetarian diet.
What is meat?
A portion of protein about the size of a standard deck of cards provides this amount of protein.
What is 3 ounces?
This type of vegetarian eats whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, eggs and dairy.
What is a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian?
This type of fat increases the calories in a cut of beef and cannot be removed in cooking.
What is marbling?
This element that starts with the letter H is found in protein, carbohydrate and fat.
What is hydrogen?
This source of protein can be paired with other foods to provide quality protein. Unfortunately, two they make up two dangerous allergen categories.
What are nuts?
In MyPlate one "equivalent" of beef, fish or chicken is this amount.
What is once ounce?
This type of vegetarian eats a plant-forward diet, but includes meats and dairy on occasion.
What is a flexitarian?
Taking this off of poultry before cooking can reduce the fat content but maintain the protein content.
What is skin?
This element that starts with the letter O is found in protein, carbohydrate and fat.
What is oxygen?
This colorful food group provides no more than a trace of protein.
What is fruit?
This number of eggs provide 1 ounce "equivalent" protein in My Plate.
What is one egg?
What is a plant-forward style of eating?
This animal source of protein is naturally lean with a few exceptions (naturally occurring omega-3 fats).
What is fish?
This term is used to describe the compound that is the smallest unit of protein. Chains of these makes proteins.
What is an amino acid?
These two food groups provide fiber and nutrients, but only a small amount of protein.
What are vegetables and grains?
This amount of nuts or seeds provides one ounce "equivalent" protein in My Plate?
What is half (1/2) ounce?
This type of vegetarian diet, if not well planned, could be deficient in Vitamin B12 and iron.
What is a vegan diet?
These inexpensive plant proteins are rich in fiber and nutrients.
What are legumes?