Protein Flashcards
1
Q
What is deficiency?
A
Lack of nutrients
2
Q
What is excess?
A
Too much of a nutrient
3
Q
What does protein do?
A
Growth and repair in cells
4
Q
What is the structure of protein molecules?
A
Long chains
5
Q
What are proteins made of?
A
Amino acids
6
Q
What is a HBV
A
High biological value
7
Q
What is LBV
A
Low biological value
8
Q
What is protein complementation?
A
Multiple LBV foods to make a HBV dish
9
Q
Name protein alternatives
A
Soya, my o protein and quinoa
10
Q
What is RI?
A
Reference intake
