proteins Flashcards
1
Q
what are proteins made of
A
- combination of many chemicals called amino acids
2
Q
what is the role of proteins
A
- for muscle growth and repair
- make enzymes, hormones 7 haemoglobin
3
Q
what are proteins used for in relation to energy
A
- minor source of energy
4
Q
what athletes intake protein
A
- power athletes, who have greater need to repair & develop muscle tissue
5
Q
when do proteins provide the most energy
A
- when glycogen & fat stores are low
6
Q
examples of proteins
A
- meat, fish, eggs & dairy products
