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1
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basic structural component of proteins

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amino acids

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what distinguishes protein build from carbs, fats, and alcohol

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nitrogen

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what is the nitrogen content of an amino acid

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16 percent

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how many amino acids does the body use to make proteins

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20

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the differences in amino acid ___ play critical roles in the functions of the proteins

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structures

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how many of the amino acids are considered indispensible

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9

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why are some amino acids considered indispensible

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the body cannot manufacture them

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what makes 11 of the amino acids dispensible

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they are naturally created by the liver

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how many of the 11 amino acids are considered conditionally indispensible

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6

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why are some amino acids considered conditionally indispensible

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because during periods of stress, the body cannot manufacture a sufficient amount

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what determines protein quality

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the amounts and types of amino acids and the extent to which the amino acids are absorbed

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Who determines the current recommendation for protein quality

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Food and Agricultural organization of the United Nations

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What score determines protein quality

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digestible indispensable amino acid score (DIAAS)

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indispensable amino acids are found in lower concentration in what form of protein

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plant protein

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complete proteins- contain all indispensable amino acids

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animal proteins

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incomplete proteins

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plant proteins

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greatest concern for indispensable amino acids

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lysine, threonine, cyseine and methionine

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combining 2 or more incomplete proteins

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complementary proteins

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19
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two or more amino acids combined

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peptide

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20
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specifically, two amino acids

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dipeptide

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21
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three amino acids

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tripeptide

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22
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four or more amino acids

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polypeptide

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protein and _____ are use interchangeably

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polypeptide

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_____ and _____ are terms commonly used when discussing digestion and absorption

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dipeptide and tripepetide

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polypeptides are synthesized on ___
ribosomes- organelles found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of cells
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the ___ strucutre of a polypeptide determines how a protein functions
primary
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what structure affects the shape of the protein
secondary- result of bonding of amino acids that are close to each other
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The third level of structure (tertiary) is the result of
interactions of amino acids that are located far away from each other
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What structure levels creates a loop
third
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quaternary level structure involves more than one ____
polypeptide- like insulin
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body proteins are classified in ___ major categories
five
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what are the 5 major categories of body proteins
enzymes, hormones, structural proteins, transport proteins, and immune system proteins
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enzymes are ____
polypeptides
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enzymes are needed to ___ reactions
catalyze- speed up
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what is the purpose of enzymes
regulate the speed of chemical reactions- like metabolizing nutrients
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hormones act as chemical messengers to regulate __ ____
metabolic reactions
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____ is the most abundant amino acid in the amino acid pool
glutamine
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where is glutamine synthesized
skeletal muscle
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sarcopenia
muscle wasting
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milk proteins are rich in ___
leucine- stimulator of signaling proteins within skeletal muscle cells
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structural proteins include the proteins of ___ and ____ tissue
muscle and connective tissue
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proteins of the skin, hair, and nails
structural
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hemoglobin
transport protein- carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
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lipoproteins
transport proteins- carry lipids through the body
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cells that produce antibodies
lymphocytes
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majority of amino acids absorbed with remain where
liver
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absorption of amino acids takes place primarily where
middle and lower small intestine
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what does teh hydrochloric acid (Hcl) in the gastric jucie do to the protein
denatures it- changes the structure
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what does HCl activate that breaks down polypeptides
pepsin- an enzyme
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what are the preferred amino acids that peptin breaks down
leucine and tryptophan
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how are amino acids absorbed
through energy dependent active transport through the presence of sodium and hydrogen ions
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how do amino acids leave the cell
passive transport- will enter the blood through this
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where does protein absorption take place
small intestine
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two thirds of amino acids are absorbed in what form
dipeptides or tripeptides
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____ amino acids are absorbed more frequently
indispensible
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what does predigested protein mean
it is hydrolyzed and can be absorbed faster
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exogenous
originate from outside the body
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endogenous
originating inside the body
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amino acids that are not incorporated into cellular proteins will be released into the blood via ___
the portal vein - liver
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branched chain amino acids
leucine, isoleucine and valine
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where do BCAA go
through the plasma and are taken up by skeletal muscle
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what percentage of amino acids will be absorbed in the liver after a meal
50-60 percent
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protein turnover
the flux in amino acids in the amino acid pool that changes through exercise food and breaking down/building of muscle tissue
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how much energy in the resting metabolism is expended each day synthesizing and degrading proteins
10-25 percent
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anabolic
building complex for molecules from simple ones
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catabolic
breaking down of complex molecules into simple ones
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the use of protein for energy is what kind of process
catabolic
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deamination
removal of the amino group from the amino acid
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what is the remaining compound after an amino group is removed
alpha-keto acid- carbon skeleton
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transamination
transfer of an amino group to another carbon skeleton-amino acid is formed
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____ allows the liver to manufacture dispensable amino acids from indispensable amino acids
transamination
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albumin
protein that circulates in the blood to help transport nutrients to tissues
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a ___ state occurs when the synthesis of proteins is greater than their breakdown
anabolic
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what is the kcal/g of protein
4 kcal/g
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protein sparing effect
sufficient caloric intake in the form of carbs and fat
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how many amino acids are broken down to yield energy from muscle cells
leucine, isoleucine, and valine, aspartate, asparagine, and glutamate
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proteolysis
breakdown of muscle
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break down of muscle (proteolysis) is stimulated by what stress hormone
cortisol- secreted in the adrenal glands
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endurance exercise utilizes what amino acid
leucine
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what percentage of total energy comes from amino acids
3-5%
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how many amino acids can be converted into glucose
18- leucine and lysine cannot
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what is produced as a result of protein catabolism
ammonium
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on average an adult body turns over about ___ g of protein a day
300 g- 1-2 percent of total protein is degraded per day
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at least __ g of nitrogran is excreted per day
5 g= 30 g of protein
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nitrogen balance
difference between total nitrogen (protein intake) and total nitrogen loss ( urine and feces)
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in growth state what is the nitrogen balance in the body
positive and positive net protein balance
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labile protein reserve
reserve of amino acids in the liver and other organs known as viscerla tissues
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DRI for adults for protein is what
.8 grams of protein per kilgram of body weight daily
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general recommendation for protein intake in trained athletes is
1.2-2.0 g/kg/day
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what are the two assumption made for recommendations of protein intake in trained athletes?
- total energy intake is adequate | - quality of protein is good
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protein rec for recreattional athletes training at moderate intensity several times a wekk
1.0 g/kg/d
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bodybuilder protein intake
2.5-3.5 g/kg
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percent of protein in total calorie intake
10-35%
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percent of protein total calorie intake for endurance, strength, and strength with increase muscle mass
endurance- 10-155 strength - 15-20% strength bulk- 20-30%
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anabolic window
1-2 hours after exercise
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leucine trheshold
concentration of muslce intracellular leucine that is associated with maximal mps
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leucine is high in what
whey products- milk
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what is the importance of protein right after workout
reverse catabolic reaction- helps build and support skeletal muscle
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max protein synthesis amount after exercise
20-25 g
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dehydration can results from excess protein intake why
additional water is needed to metaboliz protein
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post protein consumption amount
.25 to .3 g.kg- focus on whey and leucine

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