April 4: Protein - The Versatile Nutrient

Question 1

Essential nutrients

Answer 1

Nutrients we need to survive that either can’t be made by the body or can’t be made in sufficient amounts to stay healthy

Question 2

What are the 3 basic functions of proteins?

Answer 2

Energy, structure, regulation

Structure: bone, connective tissue
Energy: potential energy in bonds
Regulation: hormones, enzymes, etc.

Question 3

What is an amino acid made up of?

Answer 3

Amine group, carboxyl group, r group

Question 4

What does protein digestion produce?

Answer 4

Amino acids

Question 5

Where does chemical digestion start and end?

Answer 5

It starts in the stomach and ends in the small intestine

Question 6

What happens to undigested material?

Answer 6

It ends up in your stool

Question 7

What is protein turnover and what are the implications if you have a protein deficiency?

Answer 7

Protein turnover is when proteins in the body are replaced by new proteins. If protein is deficient, the body must break down existing protein in the body, since it cannot be stored

Question 8

What happens if your body has excess protein?

Answer 8

It is used for energy or stored as fat

Question 9

How many of the 20 amino acids are essential?

Answer 9

9