Response to Text: Protein (Thursday W6, T3)

 Protein: Meat and Beans

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1. Proteins are made up of molecules called

a) Acid       b) Hydrochloric Acid

c) Proteins                      d) Amino Acids

2. Most common proteins contain more than...

a) 20 amino acids                     b) 40 amino acids

c) 80 amino acids         d) 100 amino acids

3. Which of these proteins are responsible for fighting off disease and infections?

a) Collagen              b) Enzymes

c) Antibodies                         d) Meat

4. List 5 examples of good things protein does in our body

→Proteins help make the cells in our bodies, keep the cells strong, fight infections and diseases, help the body digest food and build new cells. 

5. True or False: Animal products, like meat, are NOT complete protein sources

a) True b) False

6. Explain why beans might be a good source of protein for people who don’t eat meat?

→Because beans make an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. They are also lower in calories and saturated fat than some other protein sources, like meat and full fat or low fat dairy products.