Human health and diet 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceHealth, diet and exerciseGCSEAll boards Created by: Holly_martinCreated on: 24-11-15 18:20 Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars. Give an example of a known one. glucose 1 of 11 what are proteins made up of? amino acids 2 of 11 What are fats made up of? fatty acids and glycerol 3 of 11 How are carbohydrates stored in the body? In the liver as glycogen or converted into fats 4 of 11 How are fats stored in the body? Under the skin and around organs as protection (adipose tissue) 5 of 11 what is EAR? Estimated average daily requirement 6 of 11 What could too little protein cause? kwashiorkor 7 of 11 Why is kwasiorkor more common in developing countries? overpopulation and lack of money to improve agriculture 8 of 11 What two proteins are known as first-class proteins and why? meat and fish. They contain all the essential amino acids that cannot be made by the human body 9 of 11 What are second-class proteins and why? Plant proteins. They do not contain all the essential amino acids 10 of 11 (PLUS GRADE) Why is it important to know your EAR for protein? Proteins are needed for growth so it is important to eat the correct amount 11 of 11
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