Protien Flashcards
What are the elements of protein
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
What is the only nutrient that contains nitrogen
Protein
What element of protein is responsible for growth
Nitrogen
What are the name of the units that the elements make
Amino acids
Protein is a number of — joined together by —
Of amino acids joined together by peptide links to form a chain
How do we classify protein
High biological value
Low biological value
What is high biological value proteins
These are proteins that contain all or most of the essential amino acids
What is low biological value proteins
These are proteins that do not contain many essential amino acids and usually come from plant sources, e.g. cereals
What are 5 examples for HBV protein foods
Meat. Fish. Eggs. Milk. Yogurt
What are 5 examples for LBV protein foods
Peas. Beans. Lentils. Nuts. Cereals
What is RDA of protein
It is 1 gram of protein per kg of body weight
What are 3 examples of what protein does for our body
For the growth of all body cells e.g, skin and bones
The repair of worn out or damaged cells
The production of hormones, enzymes and antibodies which are required to keep the body healthy
What is an essential amino acid
It is an amino acid that the body can’t make itself