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Nutrition Midterm review ch 6
Protein
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4th Grade
10/08/2007

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Animal protein
Definition
egg
milk
meat
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Plant protein
Definition
wheat bread
kidney beans
peanut butter
white rice
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Amino acids
Definition
The building blocks of proteins. Each contains a central carbon atom-hydrogen atom-amino acid group-acid group-side chain.
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Essential amino acids
Definition
Cannot be synthesized by the human body in sufficient amounts to meet needs and therefore must be included in the diet
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Protein made up of
Definition
one or more polypeptide chains folded into a 3-D shape
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Endurance athletes and protein
Definition
need more protein because some of it is used for energy and to maintain blood glucose during endurance events.
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Strength athletes and protein
Definition
need extra protein because it provides raw materials needed for building large muscles
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Protein quality
Definition
a measure of how efficiently a protein in the diet can be used to synthesize body proteins
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Protein complentation
Definition
combining dietary proteins from different sources so that they collectively provide the proportions of amino acids required to meet needs.
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Protein complementation examples
Definition
rice and beans
wheat bread and peanut butter
soy beans and nuts
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do vegans need to take vitamin supplements?
Definition
No as long as they substitute the correct nutrient rich foods in their diet
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