Protein Flashcards

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1
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Protein

A

amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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Essential amino acids

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cannot be manufactured by the body; must be obtained from food; there are 8

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Nonessential amino acids

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can be manufactured by the body.

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4
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Complete protein

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supplies all essential amino acids in appropriate ratios.

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Incomplete protein

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contains less than all 8 essential amino acids in appropriate ratios.

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When energy needs are met by carbs and fat

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protein is “spared” to build and repair body tissues and structures

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during a negative energy balance

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Amino acids are broken down and used for energy instead of carbs and fat (gluconeogenesis

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8
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complete protein food sources

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Whole egg
milk and milk products
meat and poultry 
fish 
rice and beans 
peanut butter on whole wheat bread
sunflower seeds and peanuts
yogurt and granola 
oatmeal with milk 
lentils and bread 
tortillas with beans or bean burritos 
macaroni and cheese
hummus ( chickpeas and sesame paste with bread 
bean soup with whole grain crackers
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