Protein Flashcards
0
Q
How many amino acids are there?
A
20
1
Q
Name 3 functions of protein in the diet
A
Growth
Repair
Secondary source of energy
Formation of enzymes
2
Q
Name 3 animal sources of protein
A
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Meat
3
Q
Name 3 vegetable sources of protein
A
Tofu Lentils Nuts Pulses Beans
4
Q
What are essential amino acids?
A
Amino acids that the body can’t make so needs to eat them from food
5
Q
What does HBV and LBV mean?
A
High biological value proteins are foods which supply us with all the essential amino acids e.g meat, eggs, quorn
Low biological value proteins are those that don’t contain all the essential amino acids e.g cereals, nuts and pulses
6
Q
How to vegans/ vegetarians get all the essential amino acids?
A
By combining LBV proteins eg beans on toast
