protein information Flashcards
1
Q
What do all of our macros contain?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, but Protein also contains NITROGEN.
2
Q
The RDA for protein a person needs is primarily calculated based on_______.
A
Body weight
3
Q
RDA for protein?
A
- 8g/kg of body weight for adults
- men 100 grams
- women 70 grams
4
Q
Without protein what happens?
A
There aren’t any enzymes to help catalyze our body reactions
5
Q
Hormones are
A
proteins
6
Q
Critical functions of protein
A
antibodies, blood clotting, fluid balance, transporters
7
Q
What are the building blocks of protein?
A
Amino acids(linked together by peptide bonds)
8
Q
Proteins are more complex than…
A
fats and carbs
