Proteins Flashcards
What type of vegetarian consumes eggs (but not dairy)?
Ovovegetarian
What type of vegetarian consumes both eggs and dairy?
Lactoovovegetarian
What type of vegetarian does not consume any animal products?
Vegans
What type of vegetarian consumes fish?
Pescovegetarian
What type of vegetarian consumes poultry?
Semi-vegetarian
What things can vegetarians be deficient in?
Vitamin D (dairy) Riboflavin (dairy) B12 Iron Zinc (fish/seafood)
What is the RDA for proteins for sedentary and active individuals?
Sedentary = .8 g/kg Active = .8-1 g/kg
What is the RDA for protein for athletes doing resistance training or endurance training?
Resistance = 1.5-1.7 g/kg Endurance = 1.2-1.4 g/kg
What acronym is used for the essential amino acids used to make proteins?
PVT MT HILL
What acronym is used for the nonessential amino acids used to make proteins?
ACGGPT
When should proteins be consumed post resistance training and at what dosage?
20 grams less than 30 minutes post exercise
When should protein be consumed following endurance training?
Less than 30 minutes post exercise and every 4 hours for 12 hours after
From what foods do we get complete proteins?
Meat, fish, dairy, soy, quinoa
What amino acids are missing from corn?
Tryptophan and lysine
Which amino acid is missing from both rice and wheat?
Lysine
Which amino acids are missing from wheat?
Lysine and methionine
Which amino acid is missing from both wheat and legumes?
Methionine
What are the functions of proteins?
1 intracellular buffering
2 cell signaling
3 fluid balance
4 immunoglobulins
What condition results from a deficiency in protein?
Kwashiorkor
What condition results from a deficiency in protein ENERGY?
Marasmus
Food allergies are accompanied by an elevation of which immunoglobulin?
IgE
How are food allergies diagnosed?
Elimination diet
Oral challenge
Serum IgE
What is the procedure for an elimination diet?
1 off for 4 weeks
2 on for 2-4 weeks
3 off for 2-4 weeks
What foods should be introduced to a newborn at 6 months?
Eggs Fish Wheat Soy Shellfish