proteins 😓 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a LBV?
A
low biological value protein
2
Q
what is a HBV?
A
high biological value protein
3
Q
what is meant bc LBV?
A
a food that is missing one or more amino acids
4
Q
what is meant by HBV?
A
a food that contains all amino acids
5
Q
name a source of a LBV
A
beans
6
Q
name a source of a HBV
A
eggs
7
Q
how do you make a LBV food into a HBV food?
A
by adding 2 LBV foods together eg beans on toast
8
Q
what would happen if you had a lack of protein?
A
you lose muscle mass which make you weaker and it can slow your metabolism
9
Q
what would happen if you had an excess of protein?
A
dehydration, nausea, fatigue, headaches
10
Q
what is the function of a protein?
A
help body repair and make new cells
11
Q
what is protein complementation?
A
when two LBV proteins are eaten together
