Protein Assignment

Answer the questions below and submit completed assignment

via Brightspace. This assignment is worth 30 points.

1. Marco is diabetic. He has begun to count his carbohydrates

to ensure his blood sugars remain stable and within a
healthy range. What are 3 proteins he can consume that
do not contain any carbohydrates? What are 3 proteins he
can consume that do contain carbohydrates? (6 points)

2. Tony consumes 20 grams of protein from chicken, Michael

consumes 20 grams of protein from black beans. Did both
Tony and Michael digest and absorb the same amount of
protein from their protein souces? If yes, explain how. If
no, who consumed more and why? Hint: Protein Quality.
(7 points)

3. Charlotte is a vegan. Her daily protein needs are 60 grams

of protein/day. Why is it not healthy for her get all of her
60 grams of protein/day solely from black beans? (7
points)
4. What is at least 1 concern one should have with eating too
much protein? Based on the Acceptable Macronutrient
Distribution Range values for protein, if Lisa consumes a
1500 calorie/day diet and consumes 600 calories of
protein per day, has she consumed too little, too much, or
an appropriate amount of protein? (10 points)