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Protein (Middle/High School)

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Question 1 of 10

Your body's need for nutrients changes as you grow.

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 10

The nutrients the body needs are broken down into what two main categories?

(Select all that apply)
A

Macronutrients

B

Seen-nutrients

C

Big-nutrients

D

Micronutrients

Question 3 of 10

Macro is another way of saying “big” and micro is another way of saying “small.”

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 10

There are three main macronutrients: ____, fat, and carbohydrates. 

A

Water

B

Vitimans

C

Minerals

D

Protein

Question 5 of 10

All proteins are made out of the same 21 building blocks called...

A

Protein blocks

B

Amino Acids

C

Transporters

D

Glycerides

Question 6 of 10

About ____ of an average person’s mass is constructed of protein.

A

12-15%

B

10-12%

C

20-25%

D

8-10%

Question 7 of 10

Protein is a building block in our muscles, bones, ligaments, joints, blood, hair, and organs. Just about every chemical function in the body requires protein.

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 10

Protein also helps to construct some of our hormones.

A

True

B

False

Question 9 of 10

Are meats and eggs the only ways we can get protein?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 10 of 10

How much protein do we need per pound of body weight?

A

.42 grams

B

.26 grams

C

.36 grams

D

.44 grams

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