Proteins need to go through multiple steps in order to be digested and absorbed. From the options below, select the first step in protein digestion.

Which of the following is most likely to contain cholesterol?

Tryptophan and tyrosine are:

From the following choices, select the organ of the digestive system where there is no chemical digestion of starch.

Shortly after eating, the body will store the amino acids absorbed from the food in the following way:

Evaluate if the following statement is True or False. “Excess protein can be converted into fat if all energy requirements are met”

A food with 50 mg cholesterol, 4 g of total fat, 1 g of sat fat, 20 g of energy-yielding carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber and 4 g of protein gets approximately _____% of its total fat from saturated fat:

Identify each of the TRUE statements about what happens when you eat a slice of 100% whole wheat bread made with whole wheat, water, honey and salt:

Describe in your own words why urea production would increase in a high-protein diet.

Does a vegan need to take protein or amino acid supplements to get a sufficient quantity of protein? What aspect of protein does the vegan need to pay attention to? Explain with your own words.