Complementary proteins

There are _________blank different types of amino acids that can be used to make proteins.

20

Select the statement that correctly describes protein sources.

Multiple Choice

• Plant protein sources typically contain a more balanced supply of each type of amino acid than animal protein sources.

• All protein sources contain the same amount of each type of amino acid.

• Protein sources generally contain all 20 different amino acids, but the amount of each amino acid varies.

• Most protein sources are completely missing a few different amino acids.

• Protein sources generally contain all 20 different amino acids, but the amount of each amino acid varies.

Which of the following is true about plant protein sources?

Multiple Choice

• All types of plant protein sources are low in the exact same amino acids.

• Plant protein sources tend to contain low amounts of one or two amino acids.

• Plant protein sources usually do not contain at least two amino acids.

• Plant protein sources typically contain high amounts of all the amino acids.

• Plant protein sources tend to contain low amounts of one or two amino acids.

Select the food combinations that are complementary proteins.

Rice and black beans Peanut butter sandwich Falafel and pita bread Green beans and almonds

The concept of _________blank involves pairing different plant sources to provide adequate amounts of all amino acids.

complementary proteins

For which of the following individuals would it be most important to ensure they consume complementary proteins?

A person who follows a plant-based dietary pattern that excludes animal proteins

For lunch, Juanita has a salad containing assorted lettuces, cucumber, tomato, carrots, avocado, and black beans with Italian salad dressing. Which of the following dinner choices would provide complementary proteins?

Whole grain pasta with zucchini, yellow squash, and onion Pita bread with hummus and assorted roasted vegetables