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name 2 out of 6 elements that make a protein
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Sulpher
Phosphorus
what are the building blocks of the protein
amino acids
how many different types of amino acids
20
why are plant proteins called incomplete proteins
plant proteins are called incomplete proteins since they lack all 9 essential aa in one plant.
What are the risks of Atkins diet?
The body is missing high fiber, high nutrient carbs
Like wheat, fruits, vegetables
name the group that helps determine the size of the protien
R group
What do amino acids make when they come together
When Amino Acids come together and form a chain this makes a peptide or a Polypeptide.
how does your body use these proteins
Your body dissects the proteins it eats in foods and breaks them apart into the individual the amino acids.
So how can vegans get the necessary amino acids they need?
The trick is to figure out the right combinations by eating complementary protein sources
When you eat 2+ different plants you will get all 9 essential amino acids.
what's a ketosis diet
Cutting out carbs causes ketosis.
helps determine how big the protien is
how is a protein made
When a peptide chain folds a specific way & has a specific function, a protein is made.
name 2 categroies of amino acids
non essential and essential amino acids
name 2 of 4 Examples of complementary proteins
1. black beans and rice
2. pasta and beans
3. whole wheat bread and peanut butter
4. bean soup and crackers
what are the long term affects of the atkins diet
non known yet
name 1 of 5 functions that proteins are responsible to
Building/Repairing muscles & tissues
hormone Production (growth, metabolism)
Enzymes (speed up reactions)
Transport of oxygen
Energy
what are chains of amino acids
peptides are chains of Amino Acids
how many amino acids need to be in your diet
9 of the 20 amino acids need to be obtained from your diet
whats an example of an all protein diet
An example of an all-protein diet is the Atkins diet!
what does dr atkins suggest
health problems such as type 2 diabetes
name 2 of 6 things made out of proteins
bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, fingernails and hair
whats another way of saying what a protein is
proteins are peptide chains that are folded a specific way to produce a function
name 1 of 20 amino acids
Valine Tyrosine Serine
Leucine Tryptophan Alanine
Arginine Methionine Threonine
Glutamine Lysine Histidine
Isoleucine Asparagine Aspartate
Phenylalanine Glycine Glutamate
Proline Cysteine
Valine Tyrosine Serine
Leucine Tryptophan Alanine
Arginine Methionine Threonine
Glutamine Lysine Histidine
Isoleucine Asparagine Aspartate
Phenylalanine Glycine Glutamate
Proline Cysteine
What are the benefits to the Atkins diet?
There are many short term benefits:
Rapid weight loss
Healthier heart since you are eating good fats.
why are animal products considered a great source of protein
contain all essential amino acids
plant proteins