Protein
What macronutrient is needed for growth and repair of body tissues?
Protein
What are the small building blocks that join together to make proteins?
Amino Acids
What does HBV protein contain?
All the essential amino acids
What is protein complementation?
Combining different plant proteins to provide all essential amino acids
Name one function of protein
Growth, repair or maintenance of body tissues
What are proteins made up of?
Amino acids
How many amino acids are there
20
What does LBV protein lack?
One or more essential amino acids
Lentils are LBV. What could you eat with them to provide all the essential amino acids?
Bread or rice
Name two body tissues that protein helps to grow and repair.
Muscles, skin or organs
Name three foods that are good sources of protein.
Meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, nuts or soya
What are essential amino acids?
Amino acids the body cannot make and must get from food
Are animal protein sources generally HBV or LBV?
HBV
Is a cheese sandwich HBV or LBV?
HBV
Give two possible effects of protein deficiency.
Poor growth, muscle loss, weakened immunity or slower healing
What does HBV stand for?
High Biological Value
What are non-essential amino acids?
Amino acids the body can make itself
Are vegetable/plant protein sources generally HBV or LBV?
LBV
Why does hummus with pitta provide HBV protein?
The chickpeas and wheat complement each other to provide all essential amino acids
What can too much protein, particularly from high-fat animal sources, put strain on?
The kidneys
What does LBV stand for?
Low biological value
How many of the 20 amino acids are described as essential
10
Give an example of two foods that can be combined to make an HBV protein.
Bread + baked beans / lentils + bread / rice + beans
A student eats lentil soup on its own. Is this HBV or LBV, and how could they improve it?
LBV; add bread to complement the protein
Explain why protein is important in the diet.
It supports growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues and provides essential amino acids.