Protein 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is protein essential for

A

growth and repair of cells,
the framework inside cells and body structures,
maintenance: enzymes, hormones and antibodies

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2
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What happens to protein the the body

A

Breaks down into amino acids

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3
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High biological value examples

A

Animal sources, meat, poultry, fish , eggs , dairy , soy

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4
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Low biological value examples

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Vegetable sources, seeds, nuts, beans, grains, bread.

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5
Q

What is protein made from

A

Amino acids. 20 types. Contains 50- 10,000 amino acids

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6
Q

Essential amino acids

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Cannot be made by the body must be supplied by eating, HBV foods contain all.

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7
Q

Non-essential amino acids

A

Can be made by the body, LBV foods have one or more amino acid missing.

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8
Q

The 9 essential amino acids

A

Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine
Lysine,Methionine,Phenylalanine,Threonine,Tryptophan,Valine

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9
Q

7 nonessential amino acids

A

Arginine,Cysteine,Glutamine,Glycine,Proline,Serine,Tyrosine,

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10
Q

Protein amount from 1-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-18

A

1-3=15, 4-6=20, 7-10=28, 11-14=42, 15-18=55

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11
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Protein amount for 19-50 and 50+

A

19-50 = 55g
50+ =53g

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12
Q

Factors effect protein intake

A

Weight, age, health, job,

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13
Q

Too little protein symptoms

A

Shrinking of muscle tissue, oedema ( swell of stomach) slow growth, kwashiorkor(only in developing places)

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14
Q

Too much protein

A

Used as energy , cannot store protein

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15
Q

High protein diets health issues

A

Stain on liver and kidneys, heart function issues, bowel disorders

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16
Q

Complementary protein

A

Combining LBV foods to make up all nine Essential amino acids