Protein

Question 1

What are proteins needed for ?

Answer 1

1. Growth
2. Repair
3. Maintenance

Question 2

What are proteins made up of ?

Answer 2

Amino acids

Question 3

What are the two types of proteins ?

Answer 3

1. HBV - High Biological Value proteins. These contain all of the essential amino acids
2. LBV - Low Biological Value proteins. These are missing one or more essential amino acid(s)

Question 4

Where are HBV proteins found ?

Answer 4

In animal sources

Question 5

Where are LBV proteins found ?

Answer 5

In plant sources

Question 6

What are some examples of HBV proteins ?

Answer 6

Meat, fish, poultry and dairy products

Question 7

What are some examples of LVB proteins ?

Answer 7

Peas, lentils, nuts, seeds and most beans

Question 8

What is protein complementation ?

Answer 8

Combining different LBV proteins to get all of the essential amino acids in our diet

Question 9

What is an example of protein complementation ?

Answer 9

Beans on toast or hummus and pitta

Question 10

What are the two types of amino acids ?

Answer 10

1. Essential amino acids - we have to eat these because our bodies can make these
2. Non-Essential amino acids - made by our bodies but not as important

Question 11

How much protein should an average male consume each day ?

Answer 11

55g of protein each day

Question 12

How much protein should an average female consume each day ?

Answer 12

45g of protein

Question 13

How much more grams of protein should a pregnant woman consume each day ?

Answer 13

6g of extra protein each day (45+6=51g)

Question 14

What factors affect a persons protein consumption ?

Answer 14

1. Size
2. Body mass
3. Amount of physical activity

Question 15

What happens when the body has an excess of protein ?

Answer 15

1. Sent to energy stores
2. Puts pressure and strain on liver and kidneys

Question 16

What happens when the body has a deficiency of protein ?

Answer 16

1. Growth is slowed down (especially in children which could lead to underdevelopment )
2. Lower immune system
3. Struggling with digestion

Question 17

Why might someone need to eat alternative proteins ?

Answer 17

If they are vegan/vegetarian they don’t eat meat so they need to get their protein from different sources

Question 18

What are some examples of alternative proteins ?

Answer 18

1. Tofu
2. Soya
3. Mycoprotein
4. TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)

Question 19

Is protein a macronutrient or a micronutrient

Answer 19

Macronutrient

Question 20

According to the Eatwell guide what percentage of your daily food intake should be protein ?

Answer 20

Roughly 12%