Protein and fat

Question 1

What are proteins made of?

Answer 1

amino acids

Question 2

What are the functions of protein in the body?

Answer 2

growth, repair, maintenance

Question 3

What are the main functions of proteins in the body?

Answer 3

growth, repair, maintenance

Question 4

What are some animal sources of protein?

Answer 4

meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, cheese

Question 5

What are some plant sources of protein?

Answer 5

soya, nuts, seeds, pulses, mycoprotein, TVP

Question 6

What is meant by the biological value of proteins?

Answer 6

the amount of essential amino acids it has

Question 7

What type of protein source is of high biological value (HBV)?

Answer 7

animal sources

Question 8

Which 2 plant sources are of high biological value (HBV)?

Answer 8

mycoprotein (quorn), textured vegetable protein (TVP)

Question 9

What type of protein source is of low biological value (LBV)?

Answer 9

plant sources

Question 10

What is meant by low biological value (LBV)?

Answer 10

lacking some essential amino acids

Question 11

What is protein complementation?

Answer 11

different LBV proteins being eaten together to provide all the essential amino acids

Question 12

To which 2 dietary groups is protein complementation important to?

Answer 12

vegetarians, vegans

Question 13

What happens to excess protein in the diet?

Answer 13

used as energy

Question 14

How likely is protein deficiency in developed countries?

Answer 14

unlikely/rare

Question 15

What condition does protein deficiency cause?

Answer 15

kwashiorkor

Question 16

Which 4 groups of people have a higher need for protein?

Answer 16

babies and children, adolescents, pregnant women, nursing mothers

Question 17

What is fat made up of?

Answer 17

fatty acids and glycerol

Question 18

What are the functions of fat in the diet?

Answer 18

provide concentrated energy, provide fat soluble vitamins, provide protection for major organs, component of hormones

Question 19

Why are saturated fats considered unhealthy?

Answer 19

they increase cholesterol levels in the blood which can lead to health problems

Question 20

What are some sources of saturated fats?

Answer 20

see textbook

Question 21

What is the structure of saturated fats?

Answer 21

see textbook

Question 22

Why are unsaturated fats considered healthier?

Answer 22

they can help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood

Question 23

What is the structure of unsaturated fats?

Answer 23

see textbook

Question 24

What are some sources of unsaturated fat?

Answer 24

see textbook

Question 25

What are functional foods?

Answer 25

foods specially developed to improve health

Question 26

What is the name of the process used to make solid fat from liquid oil?

Answer 26

hydrogenation

Question 27

What type of fat can be formed when oil goes through the process of hydrogenation?

Answer 27

trans fats

Question 28

What are the effects of excess fat in the diet?

Answer 28

weight gain

Question 29

What can excess saturated fat do?

Answer 29

raise blood cholesterol levels

Question 30

What are some health problems associated with trans fats?

Answer 30

heart disease, cancer

Question 31

What are the effects of fat deficiency?

Answer 31

stunted growth, poor supply of fat soluble vitamins