Protiens

Question 1

What are the components of complete proteins

Answer 1

High biological value

High quality

Question 2

What are the components of incomplete proteins

Answer 2

Low biological value

Low quality

Question 3

What is the adult DRI for protein

Answer 3

0.8 grams

Question 4

How many calories should come from protein

Answer 4

10-35%

Question 5

What are complete proteins?

Answer 5

they come from animal sources; milk, yogurt, meats, eggs, cheese

Question 6

What are high quality proteins

Answer 6

Contain all the essential amino acids, high biological value proteins, complete proteins

Question 7

What are low quality proteins

Answer 7

Lack one or more of the essential amino acids, low biological value, incomplete proteins

Question 8

What are incomplete proteins

Answer 8

Plant sources, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, and grains

Question 9

What are protein functions

Answer 9

1st used for tissue repair and maintenance

Then used for energy, 4 cals/gram

Question 10

What are the 9 essential amino acids

Answer 10

Histidine 
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine 
Threonine 
Tryptophan
Valine