nutrition 😴 Flashcards
what could happen if you don’t get enough of proper nutrition
become ill, loose weight, starve
what are the 5 main nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals
carbohydrates, proteins, fats are…
… macronutients
vitamins and minerals are…
… micronutrients
what are the functions of protein
growth of all body cells and tissue, repair and maintenance of all body tissue, making hormones, providing an alternate energy source
how many different types of amino acids are there
20 different types of amino acids found in animals and plants
what is the form of protein
big molecules and form long chains, chains are made up of building blocks called amino acids
what are HBV food
foods that contain all essential amino acids
what does HBV stand for
high biological value
what are the sources of HBV proteins
meat, fish, dairy, eggs, soya, quinoa
what are LBV foods
foods that lack one or more essential amino acids
what does LBV stand for
low biological value
what are the sources of LBV proteins
beans, pulses, nuts, seeds
what is protein complementation
mixing proteins together to Get a higher biological value
who needs protein complementation the most
vegetariens
