When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?

A) Peaches, bananas, and apricots
B) Peanut butter, whole-wheat bread, sesame seeds
C) Sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds
D) Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes

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Q71:
Animal foods supply almost ____ of the protein in the typical American's diet. A) one-third B) one-half C) two-thirds D) one-fifth
Q72:

While on a road trip, you and your vegan friend stop to get gas at a convenience store. You're not hungry, but your friend wants a snack that's high in protein and low in saturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following foods did he buy? A) Cheese sticks B) Soy milk yogurt C) Corn chips with nacho sauce D) Banana chips
Q73:
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? A) Watermelon B) Banana C) Soy milk D) Pretzels
Q74:
When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? A) Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and walnuts B) Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds C) Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows D) Peaches, green beans, and apricots
Q75:
Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Kidney and green beans in apple cider vinegar B) Whole-wheat bagel spread with soy nut butter C) Cooked peas and soybeans D) Banana, apple, and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad
Q77:

Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Peach, mango, and grapefruit slices in a mixed fruit salad B) Whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly C) Black beans and rice D) Kidney and green beans in apple cider vinegar
Q78:
Which of the following menu items contains complementary protein? A) Peanut butter spread on raw apple slices B) Whole-wheat crackers spread with butter and grape jelly C) Pita bread dipped in mashed chickpeas D) Kidney beans mixed with green beans and fresh tomatoes
Q79:
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of high-quality protein? A) Fat-free milk B) Fruit salad C) Whole-grain bread D) Green beans
Q80:
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? A) Baby carrots B) Unsalted peanuts C) American cheese D) Watermelon chunks
Q81:
Which of the following diets may not provide enough high-quality protein and energy to support a child's growth? A) Vegan B) Flexitarian C) Ovovegetarian D) Lactoovovegetarian

I am currently training for my second marathon in my adult life, and while the aches and pains feel the same as last year, and as the mileage starts to creep up it feels like deja vu- one minor detail has changed: this year I am running the marathon as a vegetarian.

Vegetarian endurance athletes have become quite a trend in the last couple of years. Some noteworthy endurance athletes include Brendon Brazier (vegan ironman), Rich Roll (vegan ultra ironman), Robert Cheeke (vegan body builder), and Michael Arnstein (fruitarian ultra runner); just to name a few.

Giving up meat during this marathon training means I will be missing out on complete proteins and key amino acids from my diet. These amino acids are also called limiting amino acids and they are: lysine, threonine, methionine, and tryptophan. Limiting amino acids are found in the shortest supply from incomplete proteins. Incomplete proteins are those found in plant food sources and geletin.

The most frequently asked question I get asked when becoming a vegetarian involved getting enough protein. While I do not eat meat, fish, or dairy (except for yogurt) I get plenty of protein in my diet by using protein complementation.

Protein complementation is the most efficient way to get all 9 amino acids into a vegetarian’s diet. Protein complementation is when you combine two vegetable proteins (legumes and grains for an example) to get all 9 amino acids that are essential for your body. The breakdown of protein complementation goes like this:

Food	Limited Amino Acid	Complement
Beans	Methionie	Grains, nuts, seeds
Grains	Lysine, threonine	Legumes
Nuts/seeds	Lysine	Legumes
Vegetables	Methionine	Grains, nuts, seeds
Corn	Tryptophan, lysine	Legumes

By combining vegetarian protein sources you can ensure that you are getting all 9 amino acids. Protein complementation does not have to be done at the same meal. If you ate beans for lunch and then had some raw almonds for a snack later, you would be adding the methionine that you had missed out on during lunch.

A vegetarian diet, if planned correctly, can provide you with all of the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids the body needs.

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Which of the following is A complementary protein dish?

Examples of complementary proteins include: Rice and Beans: The most classic example of combining proteins is rice and beans. Rice protein is high in the amino acids cysteine and methionine, but low in lysine.

Which combination is an example of complementary proteins quizlet?

What is an example of Complementary Proteins? Eating Rice and Beans; beans are low in the amino acid lysine, but rice is rich in lysine. Putting beans and rice together creates a complete protein.

What are complementary proteins quizlet?

Complementary Proteins. Combining plant proteins to compensate for a limiting amino acids- example lysine is limiting in grains but add legumes to make up for it. Limiting Amino Acid. The essential amino acid in smallest supply in a food or diet in relation to body needs.

What is complementary protein nutrition quizlet?

What is complementary protein nutrition? A strategy that combines plant proteins in the same day to improve the balance of essential amino acids.

When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish?