Food Tech

Proteins

Macronutrients- Required in large amounts of the diet. Protein, Fats and Carbohydrates

• Made of amino acids
• Needed for growth, repair and maintenance

HBV (high biological value)- Contain all of the essential amino acids we need. Mainly found in animal sources. Soya beans and quinoa are also HBV foods.

LBV (low biological value)-Missing one or more amino acids. Found in plant based sources

Protein Complementation- Combining different LBV foods to get all the essential amino acids we need. EG: bean on toast

Excess Proteins

Too much protein puts stress on the liver and kidneys

Deficiency

• Growth is slowed down
• hair nail and skins get into bad condition
• The immune system doesn't work as well
• People struggle to digest food properly
• Kwashiorker

Alternative Proteins

Soya, Mycoproteins, TVP (textured vegetable protein) and tofu

Fats

• Needed from…