Protein

Question 0

What are proteins made of

Answer 0

Amino acids

Question 1

Are proteins macronutrients or micronutrients

Answer 1

Macronutrients

Question 2

Amino acids are linked together by

Answer 2

Peptide links

Question 3

Elemental composition

Answer 3

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen

Question 4

What happens to protein when we eat it

Answer 4

When we eat it the protein is digested. During digestion the amino acids are separated and the peptide links are broken

Question 5

Classification of protein

Answer 5

High biological value protein

Low biological value protein

Question 6

High biological value protein

Answer 6

. Contains all the essential amino acids
. Animal sources(soya beans an exception)eg. Meat, eggs, cheese
. Essential amino acids are the proteins the body can’t make

Question 7

Low biological value protein

Answer 7

. Does not contain all essential amino acids

. Plant sources eg. Peas, beans, nuts

Question 8

Functions of protein

Answer 8

Growth
Repair of damaged cells
Production of hormones and enzymes
Het and energy(only if their is not enough energy foods in the diet

Question 9

How much protein should adults get a day

Answer 9

1g of protein for every kg they weigh