chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
complete protein source
A
animal proteins (except gelatin) contain all essential amino acids
2
Q
incomplete protein source
A
plant proteins (except quinoa and soy) do not contain all 9 essential amio acids or are low in at least one
3
Q
complementary protein source
A
combination of complete and incomplete
4
Q
why does extreme protein deficiency cause edema
A
there is so much pressure at the capillaries that fluid is filtered out