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name the macronutrients
fats, protein and carbohydrates
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what is protein needed for
growth- childhood to adulthood or nails and hair
maintenance- enzymes and antibodies
repair- muscle, tissue and organs
gives the body energy
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what food contain protein
fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds and beans
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what are proteins made up of
amino acids- building blocks of the body
non essential amino acids- made in the body
essential amino acids- eat
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what is HBV
HBV- high biological value foods
they contain all the amino acids we need
found in animal sources
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what is LBV
LBV- low biological value foods
they are missing one or more essential amino acids
found in plant sources- lentils, nuts and vegetables
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why is it a disadvantage if you are vegetarian or vegan?
if you don't eat animal source food you are missing essential amino acids
LBV + LBV= HBV= protein complementation
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what natural substances are made from proteins
hormones
enzymes
antibodies
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how many essential amino acids are needed for children and adults
10- children
8- adults
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what is another name for non essential and essential amino acids
indispensable/ complete and incomplete
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what happens to excesses protein
strains on liver and kidneys
obesity
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what happens to your body with too little protein
growth will slow down
thinning of hair or hair loss
cuts and bruises heal slowly
oedema- build up of fluid
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what is the role of fats
provide energy
warm
layers of fat protect bones
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