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Jonn asked Ivan how Ivan could be sure to get in all of his essential amino acids that John had heard about from Fred while they worked out in the Weight Room, Ivan said he easily meets all of his essential amino acid needs because he eats complementary protein combinations throughout his day. After Ivan explained how complementary protein combinations worked, Ivan had John think of complementary protein combinations that John would eat. Which of the following would not be...
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Proteins • Food sources of proteins as shown in Choose My Foods booklet • Amino Acids • Structure of the amino acids and where each amino acids differ • #of total, essential and non-essential fatty acids needs Source of the amino acid pool and turnover of body proteins Definition of conditional (conditionally essential) amino acids • Proteins Definition of primary structure, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins and what denaturation is Know how quality of dietary proteins are determined...
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1. Identify the chemical elements of protein. How many amino
acids are there that build body proteins. How many essential amino
acids are there.
2. What is the difference between indispensable (essential),
dispensable (nonessential), and conditionally indispensable
(essential) amino acids.
3. What are the major functions of proteins in the body.
3. Describe nitrogen balance and the conditions that may result
in positive and negative nitrogen balance.
4. What are complete and incomplete proteins. Identify food
items that contain complete...
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The purpose of protein complementation is to:
a. increase protein digestion
b. supply all essential amino acids
c. increase bioavailability
d. increase amino acid absirption
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Essential, or indispensable amino acids, must be consumed in
the diet. All of the following are essential amino acids
except
methionine.
alanine.
isoleucine.
lysine.
Why might consuming a vegetarian diet reduce your risk of heart
disease?
Plant sources of protein are lower in saturated fatty acids and
cholesterol than are animal protein sources.
Plant sources of protein are lower in unsaturated fatty acids
than are animal protein sources.
Plant sources of protein have less fiber than do animal protein
sources....
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1. Amino acids are often broken down into two groups, essential
and nonessential. Essential amino acids must be eaten in order to
survive as we don’t make them. This is why intaking a certain
amount of protein is so important to the body. In one of the
greatest scientific finds of the 21st century, amino acids were
discovered inside meteorites that had impacted the earth.
Interestly, the amino acids contained different side chains and
configurations than those found on earth....
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am 2, Form ) A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called A) transamination B) gluconeogenesis C) D) ketogenesis 2) What would be the recommended amount of protein for a 121-pound female? A) 36 g'day B) 55 g/day C) 21 g'day D) 44 gday 3) All the following are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids EXCEPT A) avocados B) salmon C) flaxseed oil D) walnuts 4) Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids....
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1. What type of bond is formed between the amino acids of a
protein? a. Peptide b. Nucleopeptide c. Condensation d.
Catalyst
2. A dipeptide has how many amino acids?
3. Which of the following is true about the functions of
protein? A. proteins are required to metabolize fat B. proteins
help buffer acids in the body C. proteins are the primary energy
source for the body? D. all of the above
4. What is the recommended range of daily...
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Which of the following describes conditionally essential amino acids? a) They are always required in the human diet because we cannot synthesize them in adequate amounts b) They are the only amino acids used for protein synthesis c) They are the amino acids that are oxidized for energy d) They are amino acids that may be synthesized, but not when the precursor amino acid is in short supply
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School of Health and Human Performance Protein outline Proteins are the predominant structure and functional materials in every cell. Protein is an essential macronutrient and makes up 50% of the body's weight. 1. Proteins do most of the work of the and and facilitate movement in 2. Without adequate protein, what can the human body not accomplish? 3. Proteins are found in every cell, tissue and organ: constantly being broken down and replaced. Therefore, proteins help with: 4. Proteins are...