Protein

Question 1

Define PROTEIN QUALITY

Answer 1

PROTEIN QUALITY:
ability to support growth ± maintenance

Question 2

Are eggs able to sustain life? Why or why not?

Answer 2

Yes, eggs can sustain life. They are a high quality protein which contains all indispensable AAs in adequate amounts.

Question 3

Can gelatin sustain life? Why or why not?

Answer 3

No, gelatin cannot sustain life. Gelatin is a low quality protein which lacks indispensable AA, tryptophan.

Question 4

Name the indispensable amino acids

Answer 4

Indispensable amino acids:
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine

Question 5

Name the dispensable amino acids

Answer 5

Dispensable amino acids:

Question 6

3 examples of complementary protein meals

Answer 6

3 examples of complementary protein meals:
- Rice & beans
- Beans on toast
- Refried beans & tortilla

Question 7

What do complementary proteins do?

Answer 7

Complementary proteins: Overcome relative deficiency in AA by combining foods