proteins Flashcards
name 2 functions of protein for who/what [6]
growth - children & pregnant women
repair - damaged body tissues (illness, exercise, accidents). Renew cell proteins for everybody.
do proteins make you strong and muscular? [1]
no
what are the requirements of protein for men and women for what ages? [3]
men - 56g
women - 45g
aged 19 - 50
what are 2 deficiencies of protein? [2]
slow/no growth
slow/no repair - weak muscles & thin limbs
where are HBV proteins found in? [2]
animal products & soya
what do HBV proteins contain? [1]
all essential amino acids
what are LBV proteins based on? [1]
plant based
do LBV proteins contain all essential amino acids? [1]
no
what happens if you mix different LBV proteins together? [1]
it supplies all essential amino acids
is protein a micronutrient or a macronutrient? [1]
macronutrient
what is protein a second source of? [1]
energy
where in the EWG could protein sources be in? [2]
dairy and alternatives (blue)
beans, fish, meat & other proteins (pink)
name 2 foods that contain protein [2]
lean meat
fish
