Protein Flashcards
on exam one
at water number of protein
4
main function of proteins
builds, maintains, and repairs tissue
TEF of protein
25% (has the highest TEF)
elements in protein
C,H,O,N
complete protein
has all 9 essential amino acids
incomplete proteins
lacks at least one essential amino acid
how many amino acids are there in the body`
20
complimentary proteins
combined for vegans
decreases hunger
peptide yy
branch chain amino acids make up
muscles
sets amino acids apart
side chain
the amino acid that starts the satellite cell theory
leucine
what do vegans eat together
beans/legumes and whole grains
high in lysine, low in methionine
legumes
high in methionine, low in lysine
whole grains
methionine and lysine make up
complimentary proteins
found in game birds and stimulates melatonin
tryptophan
an amino acid that you make
taurin
the most perfect source of protein
egg
0.8 g/kg of body weight
RDA of protein
1.2-1.4 g/kg of body weight
RDA of protein for endurance athletes
1.4-1.8 g/kg of body weight
RDA of protein for strength athletes
protein that can undergo gluconeogenesis
alanine
research opposes the idea that
protein leaches calcium out of bones
