Protein
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- Created on: 29-10-19 10:38
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- Protein
- DRV's Dietary Reference Values
- Deficiency
- Stunted growth for children due to lack of nutrients
- Hair loss because hair is less important so the protein is redirected for more urgent things
- Easily develop infections because protein is used by your immune system
- Excess
- Protein contains nitrogen
- Too much is dangerous
- Liver + Kidneys overworked
- Excreted in urine
- Too much is dangerous
- Protein contains nitrogen
- What is it?
- Protein Complementation
- A mixture of LBVs to produce a HBV meal
- An example is beans (legumes) on toast (made of wheat
- A macronutrient
- Made of Amino Acids
- There are 20 amino acids
- Some are 'non-essential' they can be made by the body
- Others are 'essential' and we have to get them from the foods we eat.
- Necessary to all animals including humans
- There are 20 amino acids
- Made of Amino Acids
- Protein Complementation
- Functions in the body
- Growth from baby to adult
- Continued growth of hair / nails
- Repair of skin or blood cells
- Secondary Source of Energy
- Hormone - grow & reproduce
- Enzymes - aid digestion
- Antibodies - help immune system
- Food Sources
- LBV's
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Cereals
- Beans / Lentils
- HBV's
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Quinoa
- Soya beans
- Substitutes
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Textured Vegetable Protein
- Mycoprotein
- LBV's
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