Protein in the Body
The building blocks of proteins
Three types of proteins in your diet.
Complete proteins, incomplete proteins, complementary proteins.
These proteins contain incomplete proteins.
What are plant proteins.
Most animals proteins provide at least this much protein in a 3-ounce serving.
What is 20 grams.
Roasting, grilling, broiling, dry sautéing, poaching, braising are the best ways too cook this.
What is fish.
Transports iron, fats, and oxygen.
What is a function of protein.
When selecting animal proteins, chose this.
Foods high in protein, but low in saturated fat, aka lean proteins.
Plant product considered a complete protein.
What is soy (and soy products).
Equal to the amount of protein in 1 ounce of meat, poultry, or fish.
What is (any): 1 egg, 2 TBSP peanut butter, 1/2 cup cooked beans/peas, 1/4 cup tofu, 1 ounce tempeh, 1 ounce nuts/seeds
Using marinades and rubs are the best way to add flavor.
What are meats and poultry.
Too much protein is stored as what.
What is fat.
Lean proteins have less flavor so it is best to do this.
What is use a rub, marinade, or other flavor building techniques.
Proteins that work together to make a complete protein.
Complementary proteins.
Contains no protein.
What are fruits.
Leanest cuts of meat.
What are: bottom round steak or roast, flank steak, eye round roast, top sirloin steak, tenderloin filet, top round roast or steak, 90/10 or 95/5 ground beef
Amino acids are broken down into the amino acid pool, which then does this.
Make new body proteins
Happens when proteins denature.
What is shrinkage, moisture loss, and firmness.
What can be done to reduce the risk of heart disease.
What is reducing the amount of animal proteins consumed (complete proteins) for plant proteins (complete or complementary proteins).
Contains about 3-4 grams of protein per serving.
What are grains and vegetables.
Contains only about 1 gram of saturated fat per 4 ounce serving.
What is chicken and turkey.
The major protein found in bones, ligaments, and tendons.
What is collagen.
Amount of protein recommended per pound of body weight.
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread is an example of what.
Complementary protein.
Contains 8 grams of protein.
What is a glass of milk.
Excellent flavor enhancer for all proteins.
What is smoking.