Week 6: Proteins

A protein is said to be "complete" when:

all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion.

Which of the following foods contain complete protein?

beef, milk, eggs

_________________ is the physical changes that take place in a protein when it is exposed to abnormal conditions in the environment.

denaturation

A protein

has nitrogen in its chemical structure.

Which of the following diseases/conditions may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet?

iron deficiency anemia

Which of the following foods would a lacto-ovovegetarian eat?

milk and eggs

The primary role of protein is:

to provide the building material for body tissue

Which nutrient(s) is/are most likely missing from a vegan diet?

- vitamin b12 - vitamin d - iron

What is the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg?

49.6 grams

A diet high in protein generally corresponds to a diet that is also too high in:

Fat