proteins

Question 1

why are proteins essential

Answer 1

essential to maintaining optimal health and physical performance

Question 2

what is proteins role

Answer 2

role is to build and repair tissue . secondary source of energy when carbs and fat are limited

Question 3

what is protein to caloire ratio

Answer 3

1 gram protein = 4 kcal

Question 4

can excess protein be stored

Answer 4

excess protein cannot be stored. it is used to provide energy or convert to carbs or fat and is stored

Question 5

what two groups can protein be stored into

Answer 5

high biology value
low biological value

Question 6

what does high biological value mean/ complete proteins

Answer 6

contain eaas. mainly of animal origin like eggs, meat , fish and milk.

Question 7

what does low biological mean/ uncomplete proteins

Answer 7

come from plant sources such as cereal, bread , rice and nuts

Question 8

what are eaas

Answer 8

smallest units of proteun are amino acids. eight amino acids that our body cant make are called esstential amino acids

Question 9

percentage of protein of total calories

Answer 9

12-15%

Question 10

protein per kilo of body weight

Answer 10

mainly unactive: 0.75-1.0
endurance: 1.2-1.4
strength : 1.2-1.7