Basic Info
give three examples of protein sources
Meat, eggs, beans, tofu
what is a complete protein
A food that contains all 9 of the amino acids our bodys do not produce
What can a serving of protein be compared to and how much should a teen consume per day
The size of your palm and the thickness of a deck of cards and you should consume around 5oz
What are the main functions of protein?
Your body uses amino acids(Proteins) to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes.
What parts of the body consist mainly of protien
skin, muscle, organs
One gram of protein is equal to how many calories?
4
what is an incomplete protien
A protien/ food that has some but not all 9 amino acids
How can you get protien witthout consuming meat
soy, nuts, cheese, chickpeas, BEANS, eggs
What is a protein
A protein is a long chain of amino acids that is connected by peptide bonds
What does protein have that helps circulate oxygen around the blood
Iron
What is the suggested percentage of protein in a person’s daily diet?
10-35% of daily calorie intake (ex: 2000 cal/day 200-700 cals should be from protein)
.7-1g of protein per lb of body weight
How does protein affect muscle recovery
It replenishes muscle fibers that are broken down duing excersize and it books protien muscle synthesis
What happens when you do not consume. enough protein
Hair and skin changes, muscle weakness and fatigue
Why do we need essential amino acids in our diets if our bodys already produce some amino acids
Essential amino acids (9 that our body does not produce) comes from protien in our diets that we need to have for protien synthesis
Where are protiens made?
In the ribosomes
What are five food examples of each of the two categories of protein?
Fibrous- eggs, berrys, nuts, fish (salmon), avocado, sweet potato, greek yogurt, beans,(quinoa, wild rice, oats)
Globular- meat, poultry, seafoods, fortified breakfast cereals, spinach, dark chocolate(at least 45%)
How do protein requirements change with age
When people age there protein needs increase because there muscle mass is reduced and the muscle protien synthesis is slower
How do different cooking methods affect the content of protein
Different styles of cooking your protien will denature it but not significantly alter the amount in the food. (Unless overcooking it or cooking at high temeratures)
What is the start codon for amino acid chains in DNA (the start of how a protein is made)
Methionine (AUG)
What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian
Vegans cant eat ANY animal products
Vegetarians can not eat meat
What are the two main categories that protein may be classified as?
Fiberous and gobular
What type of protien is considered a bad protien
Red meats
How do protein quality differ between plant based and animal based
Animal is most likely considered a complete protein and plant based are mostly (by themselves) incomplete
What are the 4 levels of protein structure
Primary, Secondary, teretary, quaternary
How does protein affect our metabolic rate and fat loss
Protein makes your body burn more calories to digest rather than other foods such as carbs and fats