protein Flashcards
list the nutrients in the macronutrient group
protein, fats,carbohydrates
what are the two nutrient groups?
macronutrients and micronutrients
list the nutrients in the micronutrient group
vitamins,minerals
what is the name for the structure of protein?
the poly peptide link structure of protein
what is the structure of protein made up of?
the structure of protein is made up of amino acids linked together by peptide links
what are the functions of protein in the body?
it help grow cells,
it repairers cells ,
makes heat and energy,
it makes hormones and enzymes
what are essential amino acids?
they are acids the body cannot make itself and gets from foods
what is protein elemental composition ?
Carbon ,
hydrogen ,
oxygen,
nitrogen
list 3high biological value protein ?
any 3of these:meat ,eggs,fish,milk ,diary products,soya beans
list 3 low biological value proteins?
Any 3 of these: peas,beans,lentil,nuts,whole cereal and muesli
what are the two groups of protein?
high biological value protein and low biological value protein