Food Sources of Protein and Deficiency Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
name the food sources of protein
A
- animal products: milk, meat, fish, poultry, eggs
- legume veg: soy, beans, peanuts
- nuts
2
Q
what is the RDA for protein?
A
0.8g/kg ideal body weight
3
Q
what is the amount of protein needed for adults over 50?
A
1.2g/kg ideal body weight
4
Q
what is the amount of protein needed for elite athletes?
A
1.8g/kg ideal body weight
5
Q
name the protein that has 100% of all the essential amino acids
A
albumin
6
Q
name a food source containing the perfect protein
A
egg whites
7
Q
which foods are deficient in the amino acid lysine?
A
grains, corn
8
Q
what foods are deficient in the amino acid methionine?
A
legumes
9
Q
define ascites
A
fluid in abdomen due to albumin deficiency in blood
10
Q
define kwashiorkor
A
adequate calories with protein deficiency
11
Q
define marasmus
A
inadequate calories and protein deficiency
12
Q
Ascites is a symptom of…
A
Marasmus & Kwashiorkor
