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Protein: Composition, Absorption, and Importance

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Protein: Composition, Absorption, and Importance

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What are the building blocks that form thousands of types of proteins?

Vitamins

Amino acids (correct)

Carbohydrates

Fats

Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?

Carbohydrates (correct)

Vitamins

Fats

Protein

How are single amino acids and shorter strands absorbed by the body?

Absorbed in the large intestine

Absorbed through the skin

Absorbed into the small intestine (correct)

Absorbed by the liver

Why can strands longer than four amino acids not be absorbed into the small intestine?

They are too complex Signup and view all the answers

Why do ill or injured individuals need more protein?

To build antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What increases a person's need for extra protein according to the text?

Illness or injury Signup and view all the answers

Why do teen and adult males generally require more protein than females of similar age and body type?

Higher percentage of lean tissue Signup and view all the answers