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1
Proteins are made of
A)carbohydrates.
B)fats.
C)amino acids.
D)hemoglobin.
2
There are ___ amino acids in protein foods.
A)20
B)9
C)thousands
D)2
3
Which of the following is not a complete protein?
A)Chicken
B)Milk
C)Tofu
D)Rice
4
Enzymes
A)are chemical messengers that help regulate the body.
B)are needed to fight disease.
C)make chemical reactions in the body possible.
D)carry oxygen in the blood.
5
Teens should get _____ percent of their calories from proteins.
A)45–60
B)50
C)10–30
D)3
6
Which of the following is not true about fats?
A)Fats helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
B)Body fat cushions and protects the heart and other vital organs.
C)Fats provide a quick source of energy.
D)Fats help you feel full longer after eating.
7
After a blood test, if someone says his triglyceride level is high, what does he mean?
A)He needs to add more protein to his diet.
B)The level of iron in his blood is high.
C)The level of fat in his blood is high.
D)He needs to add more vegetables to his diet.
8
Cholesterol circulates in the blood as part of two lipoproteins, LDL and HDL. Which of the statements is true?
A)Your levels of LDL and HDL should be equal.
B)Your level of LDL should be higher than your level of HDL.
C)Your level of HDL should be higher than your level of LDL.
D)None of the above
9
Hydrogenation is a chemical process that
A)creates butter from milk.
B)turns vegetable oils into a solid.
C)removes the calories from fats.
D)increase the HDL cholesterol levels in your blood.
10
If you wish to control the amount of fat you eat, you should
A)increase the amount of cheese in your diet.
B)choose lean cuts of meat, trimming off the visible fat.
C)eat larger meals.
D)drink more whole milk and eat products made with whole milk.
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