proteins Flashcards
why do we need protein?
growth , repair , maintenance
examples of food that are sources of protein:
chicken , nuts , seeds , fish
what are high biological proteins?
they have all the essential amino acids that humans need.
where are high biological proteins normally found?
mostly located in animal sources(chicken , salmon.)
soya beans also contain HBV proteins.
what are low biological proteins proteins?
they don’t contain all the essential amino acids that humans need.
where are low biological proteins found?
only in plant-based foods(cereals , nuts.)
what is protein complementation?
a way of making sure that we all get the essential amino acids that we need in our diets. It involves combining various LBV proteins.
In which type of food would you find high biological value proteins?
poultry
what is a micronutrient?
a type of food that we need lots of in our diet. Foods like eggs, chicken, salmon and milk all contain protein.
