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What does protein complementation mean?
Eating a mixture of LBV proteins together to get all the essential amino acids
What are amino acids?
The building blocks of protein molecules
What are the functions of protein in the body?
-Body growth
-Repair of body
-Source of Energy
Name five foods that contain HBV proteins?
-Milk
-Cheese
-Yogurt
- Eggs
-Fish
Name five foods that contact LBV proteins?
-peas
-cereal
-beans
-grains
-seeds
State three things that happen to people if they don’t have enough protein?
-Children do not grow properly
- They may lose some hair
-Skin and nails will be in poor condition
What is the name of a fat molecule?
Triglyceride
What are the functions of fat in the body?
-Store of Energy
-Gives the body vitamins A,D, E & K
-Protects bones and kidneys from damage with a cushion of fat
What is a fatty acid?
Part of the triglyceride molecule
Name four foods that contain mainly saturated fatty acids?
-butter
-meat fat
-coconut
-chocolate
Name four foods that contain mainly unsaturated fatty acids?
-plant oils:
olive
sunflower
-seeds
Why do cakes, pastries, biscuits, crisps, etc contain invisible fat?
The fat melts and is absorbed into the mixture during baking
Name two health conditions that people might get if they eat too much fat?
-Obesity
- Coronary Heart Disease
What are the functions of carbohydrate in the body?
Provides dietary fibre to get rid of waste products and prevents constipation.
What are the two main groups of carbohydrates?
Sugars
Complex Carbohydrates
