Vegan/Vegetarian other Protein Related Diets
The concept of combining different plant based foods to get the necessary amino acids
Complementary proteins
Protein digestion begins here.
The stomach.
This MyPlate food group contains little or no protein
Fruits
Protein provides this many calories per gram.
4
Proteins contain this element, not found in fats or carbohydrates.
Nitrogen
Type of vegetarian eating that includes fish.
Pescetarian
Substance responsible for denaturing proteins in the stomach.
Hydrochloric acid (HCL)
This part of an egg is a source of high quality protein.
Egg white.
The RDA for adults in gm/kg
0.8
Proteins are assembled in this cell structure.
Ribosomes
Type of vegetarian eating that includes milk and eggs.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
This enzyme is secreted in the stomach and begins protein digestion.
Pepsin.
This MyPlate food group contains 8-10 grams of protein per serving.
Dairy.
This is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein
10-35% of calories.
Inborn error of metabolism in which the amino acid phenyalanine cannot be converted to tyrosine.
Phenylketouria
Essential nutrient that must be added to vegan diets.
Vitamin B12
In the small intestine, enzymes from these two sources complete protein digestion.
Pancreas and intestinal villi cells
Plant source of protein that contains all essential amino acids.
Soybean or soybean products
Excess dietary protein is stored as this.
Fat or adipose tissue
Number of essential amino acids
9
People with this disorder must avoid proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Celiac disease
Amino acids are asborbed through these 3 possible ways.
Facilitated diffusion
Active Transport
The MyPlate Proteins food group provides this many grams of protein per serving.
7
Resistance-training athletes protein needs per kg.
1.2-1.7 grams
Examples of 5 functions of protein in the body
Transport
Structure
Enzymes
Hormones
Antibodies
Fluid balance
Structures
Acid-base balanceChannels and pumps
Regulate gene expression