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Chapter 6-1
Worksheet 6-4: Chapter 6 Crossword Puzzle
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Distinguishing feature of the protein chemical
structure
10. DNA contains the _____ that tells the body how to
assemble proteins.
11. When dietary protein intake increases the body’s
production of _____ increases.
12. Refers to amino acids that the body is able to
manufacture
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The study of how nutrients influence gene activity
Body organ where the majority of proteins are
disassembled into amino acids
Increased dietary protein intake can lead to
increased excretion of the mineral _____.
Amino acids can be used to make glucose if
insufficient dietary _____ are consumed.
What the body uses to assemble its own proteins
Proteins that act to defend the body from disease
Proteins that provide sufficient quantities of
essential amino acids are referred to as _____.
What happens when proteins are exposed to heat
or acid such as stomach acid
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Chapter 6-2
Worksheet 6-5: Proteins from Foods (Internet Exercise)
Go to the following website to answers questions 1-3:
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html. Do not close the window until you have
answered all of the questions.
On the website, click on Protein to answer questions 1 through 3.
1. Complementary proteins, when combined, do not include all of the essential amino acids.
a. True
b. False
2. Research studies have refuted the idea that foods must be eaten at the same meal to achieve the
concept of complementary proteins.
a. True
b. False
3. Approximately how many grams of protein does one cup of dry beans contain?
a. 4 grams of protein
b. 8 grams of protein
c. 11 grams of protein
d. 16 grams of protein
e. 21 grams of protein
Use the following website to answer questions 4-7: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/whatshould-you-eat/protein/.
4. For adults, the daily recommendation for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight (g/kg).
a. True
b. False
5. The building blocks of protein are amino acids.
a. True
b. False
6. There is a link between red meat consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
a. True
b. False
7. For men over 19 years of age, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is 80 grams.
a. True
b. False
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