Proteins

Question 1

What is the function of proteins?

Answer 1

Growth and repair

Energy in extreme cases

Question 2

Sources of protein?

Answer 2

Meat, dairy, eggs

Question 3

RDA of protein?

Answer 3

10-15 %

Question 4

Protein for body weight (normal)?

Answer 4

0.8g x 1 kg bodyweight

Question 5

Protein for body weight (endurance)?

Answer 5

1.2 - 1.4 per kilo of body weight

Question 6

Protein for body weight (strength)?

Answer 6

1.4 - 1.8 per kilo body weight

Question 7

Excessive protein consumption problems?

Answer 7

Liver and kidney failure
Increased during output
Increase osteoporosis

Question 8

How many amino acids are there?

Answer 8

20

Question 9

How many essential aminos?

Answer 9

8

Question 10

How many non essential aminos?

Answer 10

12

Question 11

Define essential amino acids?

Answer 11

Cannot be reconstituted from old proteins in the cells

Come from animal products and soya beans

Question 12

Define non essential amino acids?

Answer 12

Can be re constituted from old proteins in the cells

Combing plant proteins can provide a source

Question 13

List the essential amino acids

Answer 13

Valine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Trypotphan

Question 14

List the non-essential amino acids

Answer 14

Alanine
Arginine
Asparagine
Aspartic acid
Cystine
Glutamic Acid
Glutamine
Glycine
Proline
Serine
Tyrosine