Protein

Question 1

What are the 9 essential amino acids?

Answer 1

Leucine, lysine, isoeucine, valine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, valine, methionine, threonine.

Question 2

What is a HBV protein?

Answer 2

A protein with high biological value - has all the essential amino acids

Question 3

What are the 2 extra EAA for children?

Answer 3

Arginine and histidine

Question 4

What is a LBV protein?

Answer 4

A protein with low biological value - hasn’t got all the essential amino acids.

Question 5

What foods usually have HBV proteins?

Answer 5

Animal sources

• Meat
• Fish
• Poultry
• Dairy products

Question 6

For vegetarians what foods have HBV proteins?

Answer 6

• Soya
• TVP
• Tofu
• Quorn (mycoprotein)

Question 7

What foods usually have LBV proteins?

Answer 7

Plant sources

• Cereals
• Plant foods - veg
• Nuts and seeds

Question 8

What is food combining or complementary proteins?

Answer 8

Combining 2 or more LBV proteins to have all the essential amino acids.

Question 9

What should an average male consume of protein?

Answer 9

55g

Question 10

What should an average female consume of protein?

Answer 10

45g

Question 11

How much more protein do pregnant women need than usual?

Answer 11

6 more grams

Question 12

What are animal sources of protein?

Answer 12

• All meats
• Fish
• Cheese
• Milk
• Eggs
• Gelatine

Question 13

What are vegetable sources of protein?

Answer 13

• Soya products
• Pulses and beans
• Cereal
• Nuts
• Mycoprotein

Question 14

What is the consequence of excess protein intake?

Answer 14

Liver and kidney help process protein, too much protein can strain these organs.

Question 15

What are the functions of protein in the diet?

Answer 15

• Growth and repair
• Enzymes for digestion, antibodies and metabolism
• Energy source

Question 16

What are the consequences of protein deficiency?

Answer 16

• Slow or stopped growth
• Hair skin and nails are in poor condition
• Infection and disease prone and wounds don’t heal as quickly
• Digestion issues due to lack on enzymes
• oedema - fluid build up causing swelling in feet