protein Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
made up of…
A
amino acids
2
Q
2 functions
A
-build and repair muscle tissue
-only provides energy as a last result during starvation
3
Q
complete protein has…
A
9 of the essential amino acids
4
Q
incomplete protein…
A
doesnt have all 9 amino acids
5
Q
amino acids
A
-compounds that build protein
-20 different types
-non-essential amino acids can be made by the body
-essential cant be made by the body
6
Q
complete protein foods
A
meat, eggs, poultry, fish, hemp seeds, dairy, quinou, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds
7
Q
incomplete protein foods
A
grains, beans, nuts, rice/seeds, wheat
-come from plant food sources
