Vocab Chapter 6 lesson 3 Flashcards
1
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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
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Amount of nutrient needed to meet the needs of almost all individuals in an age–sex group.
2
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Protein Quality
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The quantity of essential amino acids found in, and the digestibility of, a protein.
3
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Complete Protein
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A protein that contains sufficient quantities of all essential amino acids.
4
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Complementary Protein
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Two incomplete proteins that, when comsumed together, mimic a complete protein by providing all essential amino acids.
