Under the skin and around the organs as adipose tissue
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What are proteins made up of?
Amino acids
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How carbohydrates stored in the body?
In the liver as glycogen or converted into fats
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What is EAR?
It's the estimated daily requirement (of protein) for an average person for a certain body mass
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Where are proteins stored in the body?
They are not stored in the body
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What is another name for protein deficiency?
Kwashiorkor
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What are fats made up of?
Fatty acids and glycerol
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How can you calculate EAR?
0.6 x Body mass in kg= EAR in grams
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How do you calculate BMI?
BMI = body mass in kg/(height in m) squared
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Why is kwashiorkor more common in developing countries?
Overpopulation and limited investment in agricultural techniques
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What are first class proteins? State examples
Proteins that contain all the essential amino acids. Meat and fish
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Can all the essential amino acids be made by the body?
No
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What are plant proteins called?
Second-class proteins
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Do second class proteins contain all the amino acids?
No
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If someone weighs 67kg , how much protein do they need as their EAR?
0.6 x 67kg = 40.2 grams
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If someone weighs 56kg and is 1.56m tall. What is there BMI to the nearest whole number
56kg/ (1.56) squared = 23
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Why does EAR vary depending on age and pregnancy and lactation?
If you're growing (puberty) you will need more proteins for growth and repair and likewise with pregnancy, a mother will need more proteins for her and her baby to grow healthily.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
How are fats stored in the body?
Back
Under the skin and around the organs as adipose tissue
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