Proteins - animal + plant Flashcards
What is a HBV food?
food that contains all essential amino acids needed in the body
Milk, cheese, eggs, meat, fish are examples of what type of protein?
high biological value
Seeds, nuts, beans, lentils are examples of what type of protein?
low biological value
Plants are mainly…
LBV
Animal protein is…
HBV
What are the plant exceptions of HBV proteins?
-soya
-tofu
-microprotein (Quorn)
Protein is a…
macronutrient
What is the function of protein?
growth, repair, replacement
How many essential amino acids are there?
8
What is the deficiency of potein?
kwashiorkor
What are the symptoms of kwashiorkor?
-failure to grow
-brittle hair
-‘pot’ bellies, build up of body fluid
What is an example of a complementary protein?
beans on toast
Complementary proteins is when…
you combine 2 or more LBV proteins to create a meal with ALL ESSENTIAL amino acids