Protein

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

Question 2

Essential amino acids

Answer 2

cannot be manufactured by the body; must be obtained from food; there are 8

Question 3

Nonessential amino acids

Answer 3

can be manufactured by the body.

Question 4

Complete protein

Answer 4

supplies all essential amino acids in appropriate ratios.

Question 5

Incomplete protein

Answer 5

contains less than all 8 essential amino acids in appropriate ratios.

Question 6

When energy needs are met by carbs and fat

Answer 6

protein is “spared” to build and repair body tissues and structures

Question 7

during a negative energy balance

Answer 7

Amino acids are broken down and used for energy instead of carbs and fat (gluconeogenesis

Question 8

complete protein food sources

Answer 8

Whole egg
milk and milk products
meat and poultry 
fish 
rice and beans 
peanut butter on whole wheat bread
sunflower seeds and peanuts
yogurt and granola 
oatmeal with milk 
lentils and bread 
tortillas with beans or bean burritos 
macaroni and cheese
hummus ( chickpeas and sesame paste with bread 
bean soup with whole grain crackers