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Protein
Which of the following is NOT a
function of protein?
• Helps build and maintain body tissue
• Carries nutrients in and out of the
cells in the body
• Is involved in blood clotting
• Helps build bone
Protein
Which of the following is NOT a function of
protein?
• Helps build and maintain body tissue
Incorrect. Protein does not help build bones.
Our bodies constantly assemble, break down
and use proteins to help build and maintain
body tissue. One of the primary functions of
protein is carrying nutrients in and out of cells
in the body. Proteins are also involved in the
clotting of blood.
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Protein
Which of the following is NOT a function of
protein?
• Carries nutrients in and out of the cells in
the body Incorrect. Protein does not help
build bones. Our bodies constantly assemble,
break down and use proteins to help build
and maintain body tissue. One of the primary
functions of protein is carrying nutrients in
and out of cells in the body. Proteins are also
involved in the clotting of blood.
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Protein
Which of the following is NOT a function of
protein?
• Is involved in blood clotting Incorrect.
Protein does not help build bones. Our bodies
constantly assemble, break down and use
proteins to help build and maintain body
tissue. One of the primary functions of protein
is carrying nutrients in and out of cells in the
body. Proteins are also involved in the clotting
of blood.
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Protein
Which of the following is NOT a function of
protein?
• Helps build bone Correct! Protein helps
build and maintain lean body mass. Our
bodies constantly assemble, break down and
use proteins to help build and maintain body
tissue. One of the primary functions of protein
is carrying nutrients in and out of cells in the
body. Proteins are also involved in a complex
process in the clotting of blood.
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Protein
Protein is made of essential amino
acids (the eight amino acids that
must be consumed via food).
• True
• False
Protein
Protein is made of essential amino
acids (the eight amino acids that
must be consumed via food).
• True Correct!
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Protein
Protein is made of essential amino
acids (the eight amino acids that
must be consumed via food).
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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Protein
An incomplete protein is one that
comes from animal sources.
• True
• False
Protein
An incomplete protein is one that
comes from animal sources.
• True Incorrect. An incomplete protein is
a protein that does not contain all of the
essential amino acids. Animal proteins
contain all of the essential amino acids
that must be obtained from the diet.
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Protein
An incomplete protein is one that
comes from animal sources.
• False Correct! An incomplete protein is
a protein that does not contain all of the
essential amino acids. Animal proteins
contain all of the essential amino acids
that must be obtained from the diet.
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Protein
Which of the following contains
complete protein?
• Whole grain cereals
• Beans
• Peanuts and tree nuts
• Milk
Protein
Which of the following contains complete
protein?
• Whole grain cereals Incorrect. Milk contains
complete protein. Whole grains, beans,
peanuts and tree nuts are incomplete
proteins that need to be combined with other
sources to obtain the missing essential amino
acids.
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Protein
Which of the following contains complete
protein?
• Beans Incorrect. Milk contains complete
protein. Whole grains, beans, peanuts
and tree nuts are incomplete proteins that
need to be combined with other sources to
obtain the missing essential amino acids.
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Protein
Which of the following contains
complete protein?
• Peanuts and tree nuts Incorrect. Milk
contains complete protein. Whole grains,
beans, peanuts and tree nuts are
incomplete proteins that need to be
combined with other sources to obtain
the missing essential amino acids.
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Protein
Which of the following contains
complete protein?
• Milk Correct! Milk contains complete
protein. Whole grains, beans, peanuts
and tree nuts are incomplete proteins
that need to be combined with other
sources to obtain the missing essential
amino acids.
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Protein
Protein complementation is when one
combines incomplete proteins with
other food sources (beans and rice,
seeds and grains, nuts and bread) to
obtain the missing essential amino
acids.
• True
• False
Protein
Protein complementation is when one
combines incomplete proteins with
other food sources (beans and rice,
seeds and grains, nuts and bread) to
obtain the missing essential amino
acids.
• True Correct!
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Protein
Protein complementation is when one
combines incomplete proteins with
other food sources (beans and rice,
seeds and grains, nuts and bread) to
obtain the missing essential amino
acids.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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Protein
What percentage of total daily calories
should come from protein?
• 12-15% of total calories
• 20-25% of total calories
• 30-40% of total calories
Protein
What percentage of total daily calories
should come from protein?
• 12-15% of total calories Correct!
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Protein
What percentage of total daily calories
should come from protein?
• 20-25% of total calories Incorrect.
12-15% of total calories should come
from protein.
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Protein
What percentage of total daily calories
should come from protein?
• 30-40% of total calories Incorrect.
12-15% of total calories should come
from protein.
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Protein
How many calories does one gram of
protein contain?
• 4 calories per gram
• 7 calories per gram
• 9 calories per gram
Protein
How many calories does one gram of
protein contain?
• 4 calories per gram Correct! Proteins
and carbohydrates contain 4 calories
per gram. Alcohol contains 7 calories
per gram and fat contains 9 calories per
gram.
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Protein
How many calories does one gram of
protein contain?
• 7 calories per gram Incorrect. Proteins
and carbohydrates contain 4 calories
per gram. Alcohol contains 7 calories
per gram and fat contains 9 calories per
gram.
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Protein
How many calories does protein
contain per gram?
• 9 calories per gram Incorrect. Proteins
and carbohydrates contain 4 calories
per gram. Alcohol contains 7 calories
per gram. Fat contains 9 calories per
gram.
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Protein
Most Americans do not consume
enough protein to meet their daily
needs.
• True
• False
Protein
Most Americans do not consume
enough protein to meet their daily
needs.
• True Incorrect. Americans consume
almost twice as much protein as they
need.
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Protein
Most Americans do not consume
enough protein to meet their daily
needs.
• False Correct! Americans consume
almost twice as much protein as they
need.
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Protein
To calculate the amount of protein (in
grams) a healthy individual should
consume daily, one multiplies the
body weight (in pounds) by this
factor.
• 0.4 - 0.5
• 2 - 2.5
• 4 - 4.5
Protein
To calculate the amount of protein (in
grams) a healthy individual should
consume daily, one multiplies the
body weight (in pounds) by this
factor.
• 0.4 - 0.5 Correct! A healthy 180 lb
individual should consume 72 to 90
grams of protein each day.
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Protein
To calculate the amount of protein (in
grams) a healthy individual should
consume daily, one multiplies the body
weight (in pounds) by this factor.
• 2 - 2.5 Incorrect. The correct calculation is to
multiply your body weight (lb) by 0.4-0.5
grams of protein. A healthy 180 lb individual
should consume 72 to 90 grams of protein
each day.
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Protein
To calculate the amount of protein (in
grams) a healthy individual should
consume daily, one multiplies the body
weight (in pounds) by this factor.
• 4 - 4.5 Incorrect. The correct calculation is
to multiply your body weight (lb) by 0.4-0.5
grams of protein. A healthy 180 lb individual
should consume 72 to 90 grams of protein
each day.
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Protein
How much protein does one ounce of
meat (beef, pork, poultry or fish)
contain?
• 1 gram
• 3 grams
• 7 grams
Protein
How much protein does one ounce of
meat (beef, pork, poultry or fish)
contain?
• 1 gram Incorrect. There are 7 grams of
protein in 1 ounce of meat.
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Protein
How much protein does one ounce of
meat (beef, pork, poultry or fish)
contain?
• 3 grams Incorrect. There are 7 grams
of protein in 1 ounce of meat.
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Protein
How much protein does one ounce of
meat (beef, pork, poultry or fish)
contain?
• 7 grams Correct!
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in ½
cup of firm tofu?
• 21 grams
• 14 grams
• 7 grams
Protein
How many grams of protein are in ½
cup of firm tofu?
• 21 grams Correct!
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in ½
cup of firm tofu?
• 14 grams Incorrect. One half cup of firm
tofu contains 21 grams of protein.
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in ½
cup of firm tofu?
• 7 grams Incorrect. One half cup of firm
tofu contains 21 grams of protein.
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in an 8
oz glass of low-fat milk?
• 4 grams
• 8 grams
• 12 grams
Protein
How many grams of protein are in an 8
oz glass of low-fat milk?
• 4 grams Incorrect. There is one gram of
protein for each ounce of milk. The
protein content is the same in skim, low
fat and whole milk, only the fat content
changes.
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in an 8
oz glass of low-fat milk?
• 8 grams Correct! There is one gram of
protein for each ounce of milk. The
protein content is the same in skim, low
fat and whole milk, only the fat content
changes.
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Protein
How many grams of protein are in an 8
oz glass of low-fat milk?
• 12 grams Incorrect. There is one gram
of protein for each ounce of milk. The
protein content is the same in skim, low
fat and whole milk, only the fat content
changes.
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Protein
Protein needs increase with increased
activity.
• True
• False
Protein
Protein needs increase with increased
activity.
• True Incorrect. Protein needs to be
increased during periods of rapid growth
(infancy, adolescence and pregnancy)
or for tissue repair (from burns or other
accidents). Body builders do not need
extra protein.
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Protein
Protein needs increase with increased
activity.
• False Correct! Protein needs to be
increased during periods of rapid growth
(infancy, adolescence and pregnancy)
or for tissue repair (from burns or other
accidents). Body builders do not need
extra protein.
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Protein
Excess protein may increase the risk
for all of the following except:
• Osteoporosis
• Heart disease
• Emphysema
• Kidney disease
Protein
Excess protein may increase the risk
for all of the following except:
• Osteoporosis Incorrect. Excess protein
may increase the risk for osteoporosis,
heart disease and kidney disease.
Excess protein does not increase the
risk for emphysema.
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Protein
Excess protein may increase the risk
for all of the following except:
• Heart disease Incorrect. Excess protein
may increase the risk for osteoporosis,
heart disease and kidney disease.
Excess protein does not increase the
risk for emphysema.
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Protein
Excess protein may increase the risk
for all of the following except:
• Emphysema Correct! Excess protein
may increase the risk for osteoporosis,
heart disease and kidney disease.
Excess protein does not increase the
risk for emphysema.
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Protein
Excess protein may increase the risk
for all of the following except:
• Kidney disease Incorrect. Excess
protein may increase the risk for
osteoporosis, heart disease and kidney
disease. Excess protein does not
increase the risk for emphysema.
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Protein
Vegans (one who does not consume
meat, eggs or dairy) and vegetarians
need to consume protein through
plant sources and must plan their
meals carefully.
• True
• False
Protein
Vegans and vegetarians need to
consume protein through plant
sources and must plan their meals
carefully.
• True Correct! Vegetarians must
consume non-animal sources of protein
that includes a variety of grain products,
starchy vegetables, legumes, seeds and
nuts.
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Protein
Vegans and vegetarians need to consume
protein through plant sources and must
plan their meals carefully.
• False Incorrect. Vegetarians must consume
non-animal sources of protein that includes
a variety of grain products, starchy
vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts.
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Protein
UMass students can meet with the
Dietitian at University Health
Services for a consultation regarding
the protein content of their diet or
other dietary issues.
• True
• False
Protein
UMass students can meet with the Dietitian
at University Health Services for a
consultation regarding the protein content
of their diet or other dietary issues.
• True Correct! Students are welcome to make
an appointment to review diets in general or
create a personalized diet plan. Just call
413.577.5314 to schedule an appointment.
The appointment is covered under the basic
health fee students pay.
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Protein
UMass students can meet with the Dietitian
at University Health Services for a
consultation regarding the protein content
of their diet or other dietary issues.
• False Incorrect. Students are welcome to
make an appointment to review diets in
general or create a personalized diet plan.
Just call 413.577.5314 to schedule an
appointment. The appointment is covered
under the basic health fee students pay.
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