Protein

Question 1

What is an essential amino acid?

Answer 1

when the body cant synthesize the protein

Question 2

Non-essential amino acids do what?

Answer 2

amino acids can be synthesized by the body

Question 3

What is a complete protein?

Answer 3

contains all essential amino acids. [ex] animal proteins from meat and dairy.

Question 4

What is an incomplete protein?

Answer 4

low quality protein. [ex] plant protein from the grain, starch and vegetable roots.

Question 5

Complementary proteins?

Answer 5

combines plant proteins so all essential amino acids are there. [`ex] rice and beans.

Question 6

What is kwashiorkor?

Answer 6

protein deficiency in young children

Question 7

What is Marasmus?

Answer 7

protein and calorie deficiency in young children

Question 8

How much protein do adults need?

Answer 8

.75 grams and .8 grams

Question 9

when starvation happens, what happens to the muscles?

Answer 9

protein from the muscle must be used to obtain energy

Question 10

What study determines the protein needs?

Answer 10

nitrogen balance studies

Question 11

When does protein nitrogen balance occurs?

Answer 11

during infancy, childhood, pregnancy, adolescent, people that wants to gain mass, and people that are recovering from illness

Question 12

what is protease?

Answer 12

breaks down proteins into simple units of amino acids.

Question 13

what is gastrin?

Answer 13

secreted in stomach to increase acidity

Question 14

what is somatostatin?

Answer 14

secreted in small intestine to decrease acidity

Question 15

1 gram of protein = how many calories?

Answer 15

4 calories