protien

Question 1

why is protein essential in a persons diet

Answer 1

help with growth of muscles
repairing body cells and tissues
maintained of enzymes and antibodies

Question 2

what does low biological value protein mean

Answer 2

it is missing one or more of the essential amino acids

Question 3

what happens if too much protein is consumed

Answer 3

puts pressure on the liver and kidneys because the organs help process protein

Question 4

what happens when there is protein deficiency

Answer 4

stunted growth in children because less protien means growth rate is slower
hair and nails get into poor condition ( weak and brittle )
wounds take longer to heal because the immune system becomes less efficient

Question 5

groups of people that may need more protein in their diet

Answer 5

children - need more protein relative to their body weight to support the growth of the body cells
teenagers - need more protein to support rapid growth
pregnant woman - support babies growth
physically active people - development and repair of muscle cells

Question 6

alternative proteins

Answer 6

soya beans - they can be processed and made into different foods eg soya milk, tempeh, tofu
tofu - used in stir fry or omelettes, as well as desserts or dips
textured vegetable protein - made from soya flour that has turned into a dough, can be shaped, coloured and flavoured into different meat substitutes such as sausages.