Protein Flashcards
What are the 5 main nutrients?
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Fat
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Out of the nutrients which ones are macro nutrients (needed in large amounts)
Carbohydrates and Protein and Fat
Out of the 5 main nutrients which ones are micro nutrients (needed in small amounts)?
Vitamins and minerals
What is protein needed for?
- Growth
- Repair and maintenance of all body tissue
- Making hormones, enzymes and antibodies
- Providing an alternative energy source
What are proteins made of?
Amino acids
How many different amino acids are found in plants and animals?
20
What are essential amino acids?
Essential Amino acids are amino acids that the body can’t produce so we have to get them from the food we eat
What does HBV stand for?
High Biological Value and are foods that have all the amount of amino acids you need in them
What are some sources for a HBV foods?
Meat, fish, dairy, eggs, soya, quinoa
What does LBV stand for?
Low Biological Value and are foods that have 7 or less amino acids in them
How many essential amino acids do you need a day?
Adults- 8
Children- 8 plus a bit more
What are some sources for a LBV food?
Beans, Pulses, nuts, seeds, cereals
What is protein complementation?
When 2 or more proteins are mixed together to get a high Biological Value
What are some examples of Protein Complementation?
Beans on toast, rice and kidney beans, Dahl with flatbread, rice and peas, Humous and pitta bread
What are some Protein Alternatives?
Soya, Mycoprotein, Quinoa
