Functions of Proteins
What is one function of protein?
What is growth and repair; backup energy source; acid base balance; maintain fluid balance; nutrient transport; make important compounds
What are two examples of plant sources of protein?
What are peanuts, beans, seeds, tofu, chickpeas, nuts, etc.
What are the three macronutrients?
What are carbohydrates, fats, and protein
How many amino acids are there?
What is 20
True or False: On average, Americans don't consume enough protein
What is false
True or False: the body uses protein for energy before it uses fats
What is false
What are three examples of animal sources of protein?
What are meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
What are the two micronutrients?
What are vitamins and minerals
What is an essential amino acid?
What is an amino acid that we must consume/eat
Who may need more protein than your average Joe? (name two)
Who are infants; pregnant folk; breastfeeding folk; injured folk; athletes
Protein helps grow healthy hair, skin, and __________
What are nails
Which source of protein is typically more expensive? (plant or animal)
Complementary proteins involve combining two ________ ________?
What are incomplete proteins
What is the split between essential and nonessential amino acids?
What is 11 nonessential, 9 essential
Excess protein is stored as ______
What is fat
What pH does protein help keep our bodies at?
What is 7.3-7.5
Plant sources are often high in _______________ fats
What is unsaturated
How many ounces of protein does MyPlate recommend per day?
What is 5-6.5
_________ proteins contain all essential amino acids
What is complete
Protein needs vary depending on what? (name two)
What is weight; age; gender; health
How many calories of engery per gram does protein provide?
Who needs to be more intentional about getting all essential proteins?
What is vegetarians; vegans; those who don't eat animal sources
There is one plant source that is a complete protein. What is it?
What are soybeans
The structure of amino acids contains the following: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and ________
What is nitrogen
What percent of your daily calories should come from protein?
What is 10-35 percent