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dbose · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

An example of a meal or snack that contains complementary proteins is:

a. an egg and cheese omelet.
b. a peanut butter sandwich.
c. trail mix with nuts and raisins.
d. mixed bean salad with green beans, kidney beans, and white beans.

Question 2

A protein that contains all the essential amino acids in the proper proportions is called:

a. simple.
b. indispensable.
c. complete.
d. complementary.

dlook33 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Complementary proteins are a combination of at least two different kinds of vegetable proteins, that is, at least two of the following groups: grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts. The peanut butter sandwich contains nuts and grains. Trail mix contains only nuts (raisins are low in protein). Mixed bean salad contains only legumes, and an omelet is made of complete animal proteins.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C