proteins 😓 Flashcards
what is a LBV?
low biological value protein
what is a HBV?
high biological value protein
what is meant bc LBV?
a food that is missing one or more amino acids
what is meant by HBV?
a food that contains all amino acids
name a source of a LBV
beans
name a source of a HBV
eggs
how do you make a LBV food into a HBV food?
by adding 2 LBV foods together eg beans on toast
what would happen if you had a lack of protein?
you lose muscle mass which make you weaker and it can slow your metabolism
what would happen if you had an excess of protein?
dehydration, nausea, fatigue, headaches
what is the function of a protein?
help body repair and make new cells
what is protein complementation?
when two LBV proteins are eaten together