Protein Basics
Proteins are involved in the process of nearly every one of these in our bodies. We would not be alive without them.
What are cells?
Our bodies break down chains and use the amino acids to support...
Growth and Development, neurological functions, immune system, and biochemical functions
There are how many amino acids used by the human body which are necessary for growth and body functions (there are 9 essential and 12 others to make a protein).
What is 21 amino acids?
Magnesium which we get from proteins helps our body in these ways.
What are helps with constipation, helps build bones, and supports muscle function?
If I want to feel fuller longer, I eat foods with this...
What is fiber?
Proteins transport this gas to our tissues.
What is oxygen?
What is a grain that has A LOT of protein and has a weird name.
What is quinoa?
This type of proteins contain all the indispensable amino acids we need.
What are complete proteins? What are animal-based proteins?
True or False: Active people need more protein in their diet than inactive people.
Extra 500 points if you can remember the amount per pound as stated by the ISSN.
What is true?
Active: .6-.9grams per pound
Riddle: It stalks the countryside with ears that can’t hear. What is it?
What is corn?
3 examples of animal-based protein?
What are cow, chicken, pork, fish?
I am no animal-based protein and people have to put me together with other proteins.
What is plant-based proteins?
2 Foods that have fiber in them.
What are fruits and vegetables?
What are tofu, beans, lentils, beans, and seeds?
When in the store, I want to look for meat with little fat, I look for _______ meat.
What is lean?
What kind of cup doesn't hold water?
Extra 200 points if you should eat this all this time or eat this in moderation.
What is a cupcake?
Eat in moderation- it is a processed carbohydrate
Proteins make up our hair, cartilage, and _______; what we need to move our body.
What are muscles?
Zinc found in proteins helps with this in our bodies.
What is helps support our immune system?
A container without hinges, lock or a key, yet a golden treasure lies inside me.
What am I?
What is an egg?
Riddle: What breaks yet never falls, and what falls yet never breaks?
What is day and night?