Protein

Question 1

What are proteins made up of?

Answer 1

Nine essential amino acids

Question 2

What are the two functions of protein?

Answer 2

1. Growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues

2. Excess protein will provide the body with energy, once it has been used for its main purpose

Question 3

What are HBV Proteins?

Answer 3

HBV Proteins are the ones that contain all essential amino acids

Question 4

What are LBV Proteins?

Answer 4

HBV Proteins are the ones that lack one or more of the essential amino acids

Question 5

Sources of HBV Proteins

Answer 5

Meat products
↳beef, chicken, cheese, fish, milk, eggs

Plant sources
↳cereals, rice, oats, peas, beans, lentils

Question 6

Sources of LBV Proteins

Answer 6

• oats
• peas
• beans
• lentils
• nuts