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Protein helps make the building blocks you need to build muscle.  
Test your knowledge of proteins by taking the nutrition quiz below,
then find out how you scored.

True False
1. The building blocks of protein are called amino acids.
2.  Meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, milk and cheese are all good sources of protein.
3.  A McDonald's® hamburger has more protein than the Filet-o-Fish®. 
4. You get 9 calories of energy in 1 gram of protein.
5. Athletes need more protein in their diet than the average person.
6. The Big Bacon Classic® hamburger and the 5-piece chicken strips at Wendy's® have the same amount of protein.
7. Protein is necessary to build muscle.
8. Eating a mainly high-protein diet may be harmful to you.
9. The Subway® 6-inch turkey sub has more protein than a 6-inch vegetarian sub.
10.  Eggs are considered to be a high-quality or complete protein.
This test was developed by Colleen Pointer of the Texas Children's Adolescent and Sports Medicine Clinic.  

 

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