proteins Flashcards

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1
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name 2 functions of protein for who/what [6]

A

growth - children & pregnant women
repair - damaged body tissues (illness, exercise, accidents). Renew cell proteins for everybody.

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2
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do proteins make you strong and muscular? [1]

A

no

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3
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what are the requirements of protein for men and women for what ages? [3]

A

men - 56g
women - 45g
aged 19 - 50

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4
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what are 2 deficiencies of protein? [2]

A

slow/no growth
slow/no repair - weak muscles & thin limbs

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5
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where are HBV proteins found in? [2]

A

animal products & soya

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6
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what do HBV proteins contain? [1]

A

all essential amino acids

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7
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what are LBV proteins based on? [1]

A

plant based

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8
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do LBV proteins contain all essential amino acids? [1]

A

no

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9
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what happens if you mix different LBV proteins together? [1]

A

it supplies all essential amino acids

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10
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is protein a micronutrient or a macronutrient? [1]

A

macronutrient

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what is protein a second source of? [1]

A

energy

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12
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where in the EWG could protein sources be in? [2]

A

dairy and alternatives (blue)
beans, fish, meat & other proteins (pink)

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13
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name 2 foods that contain protein [2]

A

lean meat
fish

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