Micronutrient

Macronutrient

Vitamin

Mineral

Meat

Macronutrients

Amino acids

Vitamins

Not essential for the body

Naturally produced in animals and can be found in meat

Naturally produced by the body

All of the above

Essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body

There are 22 types of essential amino acids, but only 9 forms protein

The quantity of essential amino acids determine the nutritional value of a protein

There are 9 types of essential amino acids, and they are supplied only through food

They build muscle in our bodies and make us strong

They contain amino acids that are essential for our body to function, but cannot be produced in our body

They contain extra amounts of amino acids already produced in our bodies, to help supplement any parts that are lacking

All of the above

You do not need to eat complete protein foods every day

Complete proteins are foods that contain 9 essential amino acids

Complete proteins are foods that contain at least 5 essential amino acids

Animal products are the main source of complete proteins

There are no plant sources of complete proteins

Yoghurt

Meat

Tofu

Fish

Soy milk

No essential amino acids

Between 1-8 essential amino acids

Under 5 essential amino acids

All essential amino acids

Nuts and seeds

Cheese

Eggs

Legumes

Cereal products

Missing out on the taste of meat

Getting too much protein from plant-based food courses

Eating too many incomplete protein foods

Not receiving an adequate mix of essential amino acids required for the body

True

False

Kidney and liver damage

Diabetes

Osteoporosis

Slower matabolism

wasting and shrinking of muscle tissue

anaemia

stunted growth

increased risk of infections

all of the above