Chapter 6

Question 1

Protein Structure

Answer 1

Long string amino acids; amino group, amine group (N), side chain- carboxyl group

Question 2

Essential Protein

Answer 2

Must be ingest

Question 3

Nonessential protein

Answer 3

body makes these

Question 4

why are essential and nonessential amino acids needed?

Answer 4

make a complete protein together

Question 5

protein digestion location

Answer 5

Stomach: Denatured; Small Intestine: Pancreas-created enzymes chop up and absorb

Question 6

Functions protein

Answer 6

Growth, building body compounds, energy, immunity (builds antibodies), provides structure and movement, transporting substances, maintain fluid balance, blood clotting

Question 7

Positive Nitrogen balance

Answer 7

Growth- child, pregnant woman, building muscle (intake<excretion)

Question 8

Neutral nitrogen balance

Answer 8

normal healthy people (intake = excretion)

Question 9

Negative nitrogen balance

Answer 9

sickly people (hospital patients in atrophy, astronauts) (Intake < excretion)

Question 10

High quality protein comes from

Answer 10

animal products

Question 11

low quality protein comes from

Answer 11

grains, legumes

Question 12

complementary proteins are

Answer 12

two low quality proteins to make up a high quality protein (grain + legume)

Question 13

AMDR Protein

Answer 13

10-35%

Question 14

RDA Protein

Answer 14

.8g/kg body weight (pounds/2.2, multiplied by .8)

Question 15

Define Celiac disease

Answer 15

allergic reaction to proteins (gluten) in wheat, barley, rye

Question 16

body’s allergic reaction to gluten

Answer 16

villi in small intestine atrophy- nutrient absorption limited

Question 17

Strength vegetarian/vegan diet

Answer 17

Lower BMI, Lower fat intake (conscious about what they are eating)

Question 18

Weakness vegetarian/vegan diet

Answer 18

Missing out on specific nutrients (B12, D, Omega 3’s (fatty fish, flax seeds), Iron, Zinc)