Proteins

Question 1

What is protein

Answer 1

A macronutrient made up of amino acids (20 types)

Question 2

Essential amino acids

Answer 2

The amino acids that can’t be made by the body but are needed

Question 3

HBV

Answer 3

High biological value protein
- these are foods that contain all the essential amino acids
- milk, meat, cheese, eggs, fish, soya, tofu

Question 4

LBV

Answer 4

Low biological value protein
- foods that don’t contain all the essential amino acids
- nuts, rice, lentils, beans, seeds, cereals

Question 5

Food combining

Answer 5

Those on limited diets like vegans and vegetarians rely on combing proteins like:
- beans on toast
- hummus and pita bread

Question 6

Food combining

Answer 6

Those on limited diets like vegans and vegetarians rely on combing proteins like:
- beans on toast
- hummus and pita bread

Question 7

Functions of protein

Answer 7

• for growth
• to repair body tissue
• for making enzymes
• for making hormones
• secondary source of energy

Question 8

Protein deficiency

Answer 8

Rare
- liver can’t function normally
- muscles become weak

Question 9

Sources of protein

Answer 9

Animal sources: meats, fish, cheese, milk, eggs

Veg sources: soya beans, pulses, beans, cereal grains, nuts