Protein vs. other macronutrients
Protein has more energy per gram than fat (true or false)
False
Which type of protein helps speed up chemical reactions in the body?
Enzymes
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein for the average adult?
What is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight?
What are the building blocks of proteins called?
Amino Acids
term for the loss of a proteins shape due to heat or pH change
denaturation
Protein has more energy per gram than carbohydrates (true or false)
False
What is the name of the condition caused by severe protein deficiency?
kwashiorkor?
Which type of protein is more easily absorbed by the body, animal-based or plant-based?
What is animal-based protein?
How many essential amino acids are there?
9
what other function does protein have besides building muscles
enzymes, immune function, energy, structure of other tissues
what happens to excess dietary protein in the body?
converted to energy or stored as fat
Which element is unique to proteins compared to carbohydrates and fats?
Nitrogen
term for protein source that has all of the essential amino acids
complete protein
Type of bond that connects amino acids in a protein
peptide bond
term for a protein that does not contain all of the essential amino acids
incomplete protein
general term for a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
enzyme