Proteins pg 1/2 Flashcards
name 3 functions of protein
-growth
-repair
-maintenance
what is the consequences of having an excess amount of protein
-puts a strain on liver and kidneys which can be dangerous
what organs process proteins
the liver and kidneys
-too much puts too much pressure and strain on these organs
name some deficiency issues when having too little protein in the diet
-growth is slowed down
-hair, skin and nails don’t grow as fast and get into a poor condition
-immune system doesnt work properly and is weakened
Name 4 foods a vegetarian would get protein from
-beans
-lentils
-nuts
-eggs
Name 4 alternative proteins
-soya
-mycoprotein
-TVP
-tofu
What is soya an alternative protein
-a HBV protein source
-are cooked to remove toxicity in salads
what is mycoprotein (an alternative protein)
-traditionally made from mush-room like fungus and egg white
-have instead of chicken
what is TVP (alternative protein)
-made from soya beans
-can be made into sausages, burgers and ready meals
what is tofu (alternative protein)
-made by curdling soya milk
-different textures dependant on how much water
what should alternate proteins be cooked in
marinades or sauces as they don’t taste of much
name examples of macronutrients
-proteins
-fats
-carbs
explain HBV proteins
-they contain all essential amino acids we need
-mainly found in animal sources (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese and milk
explain LBV proteins
-missing one or more of the essential amino acids we need
-only found in plant sources (peas, lentils, nuts, seeds and most beans)
define protein complementation
combining low biological value proteins to give enough of all essential amino acids we need
name an example of protein complementation
hummus and pitta
how much protein should a man and woman consume
55g- man
45g- woman
