Proteins - animal + plant Flashcards

1
Q

What is a HBV food?

A

food that contains all essential amino acids needed in the body

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2
Q

Milk, cheese, eggs, meat, fish are examples of what type of protein?

A

high biological value

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3
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Seeds, nuts, beans, lentils are examples of what type of protein?

A

low biological value

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4
Q

Plants are mainly…

A

LBV

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5
Q

Animal protein is…

A

HBV

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6
Q

What are the plant exceptions of HBV proteins?

A

-soya
-tofu
-microprotein (Quorn)

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7
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Protein is a…

A

macronutrient

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8
Q

What is the function of protein?

A

growth, repair, replacement

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9
Q

How many essential amino acids are there?

A

8

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10
Q

What is the deficiency of potein?

A

kwashiorkor

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11
Q

What are the symptoms of kwashiorkor?

A

-failure to grow
-brittle hair
-‘pot’ bellies, build up of body fluid

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12
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What is an example of a complementary protein?

A

beans on toast

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13
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Complementary proteins is when…

A

you combine 2 or more LBV proteins to create a meal with ALL ESSENTIAL amino acids

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