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Question 1

what is a first class protein?

Answer 1

it contains all essential amino acids that the body needs. found in meat, fish and eggs

Question 2

what is EAR and how is it calculated?

Answer 2

estimated average requirement of protein in grams

EAR = 0.6 x bodymass (kg)

Question 3

what is EAR affected by?

Answer 3

age, pregnancy, lactation, different rates of growth and repair.

Question 4

how do you calculate BMI?

Answer 4

BMI = mass (kg) / height (m)^2

Question 5

what are the 7 nutrients?

Answer 5

• water
• carbs
• fats
• protein
• vitamins
• minerals
• fibre

Question 6

where are carbohydrates stored?

Answer 6

in the liver as glycogen or turned into fats

Question 7

where are fats stored?

Answer 7

under the skin and around organs as adipose tissue

Question 8

where are proteins stored?

Answer 8

TRICK QUESTION
although essential for growth and repair proteins cannot be stored in the body.
however some amino acids can be converted into other amino acids.
amino acids that cannot be made this way are called essential amino acids.

Question 9

why don’t some people get enough protein?

Answer 9

people in some countries do not get enough protein as:

• extreme weather can cause crop failure so there are not enough protein rich foods from animals and plants.
• people do not have enough money to buy protein rich food as it can be expensive

Question 10

who is a protein rich diet necessary for?

Answer 10

pregnant women and growing teenagers