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What are the basic components of proteins?
Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and some contain sulfur.
What are amino acids in relation to proteins?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, composed of chemical compounds.
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
The primary function of proteins is building and repairing body tissue.
How do proteins regulate body functions?
Proteins are important components of hormones and enzymes, essential for regulating metabolism and digestion.
What are complete proteins?
Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and have high biologic value.
What process begins the digestion of proteins?
The digestion of proteins begins in the mouth with mechanical digestion.
What is deamination?
Deamination is the process where the nitrogen-containing amine group is stripped off amino acids.
What is the significance of a positive nitrogen balance?
A positive nitrogen balance occurs when nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen excretion, important during pregnancy and growth.
What is Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
PEM is malnutrition resulting from inadequate intake of protein and energy-rich foods.
What are the two types of protein deficiency diseases?
The two types of protein deficiency diseases are Marasmus and Kwashiorkor.
Which food sources provide the highest quality of proteins?
Animal food sources, such as meats, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy, provide the highest quality of complete proteins.
What happens to excess protein in the body?
Excess protein can lead to demands on the liver and kidneys to excrete urea and may contribute to health issues.
What is the role of albumin in the body?
Albumin is a protein that occurs in blood plasma and is essential for maintaining fluid balance.
What is the calorie content of protein per gram?
Each gram of protein provides 4 calories.
What is the dietary requirement for protein based on body weight?
To determine protein requirement, divide body weight in pounds by 2.2 and multiply by 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
What are complementary proteins?
Complementary proteins are combinations of plant proteins that together provide all essential amino acids.
What are the basic components of proteins?
Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur, essential for protein structure.
What are amino acids in relation to proteins?
Amino acids are the 20 basic units that combine to form proteins, determining their structure and function.
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
The main role of proteins is to build and repair tissues within the body.
How do proteins regulate body functions?
Proteins act as hormones and enzymes, playing key roles in metabolic processes and digestion.
What are complete proteins?
Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids needed by the body.
What process begins the digestion of proteins?
Digestion of proteins starts in the mouth through mechanical chewing.
What is deamination?
Deamination is the removal of the nitrogen group from amino acids, enabling energy use.
What is the significance of a positive nitrogen balance?
It indicates that nitrogen intake exceeds excretion, important during growth and recovery.
What is Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
PEM is a condition resulting from insufficient protein and calorie intake, leading to health issues.
What are the two types of protein deficiency diseases?
Marasmus (severe weight loss) and Kwashiorkor (swelling due to protein lack) are the two main types.
Which food sources provide the highest quality of proteins?
Animal sources like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy offer the highest quality complete proteins.
What happens to excess protein in the body?
Excess protein is processed by the liver and kidneys, which can lead to health issues.
What is the role of albumin in the body?
Albumin helps maintain fluid balance in the blood and transports substances.
What is the calorie content of protein per gram?
Each gram of protein provides 4 calories.
What is the dietary requirement for protein based on body weight?
Calculate by dividing weight (lbs) by 2.2 and multiplying by 0.8 grams per kilogram.
What are complementary proteins?
They are combinations of plant proteins that provide all essential amino acids when eaten together.
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