Essential Amino acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the H of HILLMVPT2
A
Histidine
2
Q
What is the I in HILLMVP2T
A
Isoleucine
3
Q
What’s the L
A
Leucine
4
Q
Whats the second L
A
Lysine
5
Q
What’s the M
A
Methionine
6
Q
What’s the V
A
Valine
7
Q
What’s the p
A
Phenylalanine
8
Q
What’s the T
A
Threonine
9
Q
What’s the second T?
A
Tryptophan
10
Q
What are the protein functions
A
Composition of cells and tissues
Enzyme catalyst
Hormone messenger
Immune system component
11
Q
What are Amino acids
A
Building blocks of protein
12
Q
What’s protein quality
A
Measure of essential amino acid content
13
Q
What’s Biological Value?
A
Proteins that vary in their content and balance of amino acids
14
Q
What’s the RDA formula
A
0.8 protein/kg BW/ day
