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Foods October 23 Lecture- protein Flashcards

1
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What is a metaphor that prof Noelle uses when referring to protein digestion?

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lego, we can build it together but also take it apart. If we skip a step it will result in the overall product to not function as well.

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What is pepsin polypeptides?

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Well it is found in the stomach but it refers to our acidic juices which denature protein

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Why does protein make us feel fuller for longer?

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it slows down our digestive system

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4
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What protects our stomach?

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a mucus lining which protect the acid from attacking it

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5
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what does alkaline do for the small intestine?

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well it protects the lining of our small intestine by neutralizing the chyme.

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6
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what is protease?

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it is made in the pancreas and it is released when it needs to break down protein

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what is peptidases?

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peptidases break down bonds so amino acids can be recycled

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What is the form of which our body absorbs proteins?

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proteins need to be broken down into amino acids in order for us to use it

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What is MRNA

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it has the instructions guide book for us to make the protein

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10
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What is RNA

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it is well known as the messenger molecule that attaches itself to ribosomes

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11
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Ribosomes are…

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the protein making machine!

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12
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So to get this right we need protein in order for us to digest it?

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yes absolutely that is how our body works!!

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13
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ways that protein maintain our bodily functions - fluid

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water inside and outside of the cell

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14
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buffers, have you heard of her?

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in order to maintain the ph levels in the blood, will pick up and drop hydrogen

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15
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can protein help burn patients

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yes, protein actually aids in helping the skin tissue repair and grow

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16
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The support of our immune system?

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nothing can prevent you from lets say getting sick but you can always support it

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17
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what happens if you have to much protein?

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too much of anything isn’t good, this will put a lot of pressure on your kidneys due to the amount of nitrogen it needs to filter out

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18
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To have all essential amino acids you need…

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animal products

19
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whats the different between soy, cow and oat milk?

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soy and cows milk have the same amount of protein but oat milk has less than half

20
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does plant based options contain all amino acids

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no, it is suggested that we have more plant based stuff yet it doesn’t give you everything you need

21
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our body makes essential amino acids on their own

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no this would be false, you actually need to get them through food sources

22
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what foods contain soy?

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chia seeds, quinoa and nuts

23
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what are complementary proteins?

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they rely on another food to bring in nutrients that they may be lacking. example tuna and bread, they compliment each other

24
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Are soybeans harder to digest?

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Yes they take a longer process to digest given the fiber, things that are animal based are 100% easier

25
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Does certain cooking styles impact out ability to digest?

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slow cooker- more moisture, is easier
BBQ- more dry, is harder

26
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what if we lack protein?

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it is like building a house without tools or nails, it would collapse

27
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Who takes first dibs at our nutrients?

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our liver bitch

28
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what is collagen?

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it is found in our connective tissues and is the protein that provides structure

29
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where do we start our digestive process for protein?

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in the stomach

30
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how many different amino acids are there?

A

20

31
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What is the DRI for protein

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multiple 0.8g per the kilogram of body weight

32
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Foods is always better in full food sources… why?

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things like supplements do not give us all of those required nutrients that we need

33
Q

red meat equals what

A

heart disease

34
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when is your metabolism the highest after your workout?

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20 minutes after! it is suggested to eat protein and carbs within the hour mark of working out

35
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how many calories from protein are we required

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10-35%

36
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what seemed to help the Haiti children who were malnourished

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peanut based food and also Nourimanba

37
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what is Marasmus?

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it is an extreme form of malnutrion that doesn’t have enough food or unclean water

38
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the science behind fibre

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you feel fuller for longer which means that you don’t eat as much, so vegetarians would lose weight

39
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what is a partial veg

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light lean meats

40
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what is pesco veg

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anything from the sea

41
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what is lacto- ovo veg

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only eggs

42
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what is lacto veg

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consume dairy, no eggs

43
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what is a fruitarian

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only raw/ dried fruits and seeds

44
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DRI for protein for vegs

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increased by 1.8

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