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
-can be eaten whole
-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
-used to make dough which has meat-like textures
-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
