Understanding Organisms

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Created on: 01-01-13 13:34

What are proteins needed for?

Proteins are needed for growth so it's important to eat the correct amount. This is called the estimated average daily requirement.

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What is the formula for EAR?

EAR in g = 0.6 x body mass in kg

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What does too little protein cause?

Having too little protein I'm the diet can cause a disease called Kwashiorkor. This is more common in developing countries due to overpopulation and lack of money to improve agriculture.

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What can affect the EAR for protein?

It can be affected by body mass, age, pregnancy or breast feeding.

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What are first and second class proteins?

First class proteins are proteins from fish and meat, they contain essential amino acids that cannot be made by the human body, second class proteins are things such as plants, which do not contain all the essential proteins.

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EAR in g = 0.6 x body mass in kg

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