What Is Your Protein IQ? Take The Quiz!

March 25, 2013

 

Next to water, protein is the second most abundant substance in our body.  Without proteins, our bodies cannot thrive. How much do you know about protein?  Take the quiz!

 

  1. True or False:  A 100 gram serving of anchovies has more protein than a 100 gram serving of salmon.
  2. True or False:  A 100 gram serving of watermelon seeds has more protein than a 100 gram serving of pumpkin seeds.
  3. True or False:  A 100 gram serving of low-sodium Parmesan cheese has more protein than any other cheese.
  4. True or False:  Older, larger beans have more protein than younger, less mature beans.
  5. True or False:  Your body does not need the protein called albumin.
  6. True or False:  Cataracts are caused by the alteration of a protein shape in the lenses of the eye.
  7. True or False:  Proteins are the only source of nitrogen in the human body.
  8. True or False:  Consuming too much protein can be harmful to your body.
  9. True or False:  Eggs do not contain high quality protein.
  10. True or False:  A diet high in protein can help to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Answers below!

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Protein IQ Quiz Answers

  1. True.  A 100 gram serving of anchovies has 29 g of protein and a 100 gram serving of salmon has 27 g.
  2. False.  A 100 gram serving of pumpkin seeds (33 g) has more protein than a 100 gram serving of watermelon seeds (28 g).
  3. True.  A 100 gram serving of low-sodium Parmesan cheese has more protein (41.6 g) than a 100 gram serving of any other cheese.
  4.  True. The older and larger a bean grows the more protein it will have.
  5. False.  Your entire body will swell with out the protein albumin.
  6.  True.  The alteration of a protein shape (denaturation) in the lenses of the eye causes cataracts.
  7. True.  Proteins are the only source of nitrogen in your body.
  8. True.  Consuming too much protein can lead to weight gain and add stress to the functions of your liver and kidney as these organs have to work harder to process and dispose of the extra protein.
  9. False.  When it comes to food, eggs contain the highest quality of protein.
  10. True.  Studies show that a diet high in protein can reduce the risk of heart disease.