How often must individuals replenish themselves with protein?

Daily to replace worn out tissues.

Why can carbohydrates & fats NOT replace protein?

Excess protein, once converted to energy, cannot be converted back to protein.

The best sources of protein for optimum health are:

Milk, eggs, cheese, fish, poultry and red meat.

What are amino acids?

Building blocks from which new proteins are made.

List at least five examples of complete proteins:

red meat, fish and poultry; certain nuts; milk products; milk products, germ of grains; and soybeans.

Define incomplete proteins:

Plant foods that contain only PART of the 9 essential amino acids.

From what food sources can incomplete proteins be obtained?

legumes, dried beans, grains, & peanuts.

Why do we need to eat a variety of protein types?

A variety of foods to make certain your body gets all the amino acids. Incomplete amino acids, if not complete will go unused and will be excreted by the body.

How can incomplete proteins be made useful to the body?

by combining plants and small amounts of animal food. IE Macaroni & cheese.

What happened to incomplete proteins that are not immediately used by the body?

They go unused and will be excreted by the body.

How can animal proteins be extended?

By combining them with plant proteins or carbohydrate foods.

How does the body use protein when there are not enough carbohydrates or fats in the diet?

Stored as fat and used for energy.

Insufficient protein in the diet may manifest itself in several ways. Name at least three.

lack of energy stunted growth in children lowered resistance to disease

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Protein Study Guide

Nutrition and Wellness

Question	Answer
3 Reasons protein is needed by the body? Protein makes up most of our body cells, tissues, & fluids.	Energy Build & repair Maintain
How often must individuals replenish themselves with protein?	Daily to replace worn out tissues.
Why can protein not take the place of carbohydrates & fats?	stored as fat.
Why can carbohydrates & fats NOT replace protein?	Excess protein, once converted to energy, cannot be converted back to protein.
The best sources of protein for optimum health are:	Milk, eggs, cheese, fish, poultry and red meat.
What happens to excessive amounts of protein?	It is stored as fat.
What are amino acids?	Building blocks from which new proteins are made.
How many essential amino acids are necessary for good human health and nutrition?	nine (9)
A food that has all 9 amino acids is called?	Complete protein.
All animal proteins are classed as ________________ proteins?	Complete
List at least five examples of complete proteins:	red meat, fish and poultry; certain nuts; milk products; milk products, germ of grains; and soybeans.
Define incomplete proteins:	Plant foods that contain only PART of the 9 essential amino acids.
From what food sources can incomplete proteins be obtained?	legumes, dried beans, grains, & peanuts.
Why do we need to eat a variety of protein types?	A variety of foods to make certain your body gets all the amino acids. Incomplete amino acids, if not complete will go unused and will be excreted by the body.
How can incomplete proteins be made useful to the body?	by combining plants and small amounts of animal food. IE Macaroni & cheese.
What happened to incomplete proteins that are not immediately used by the body?	They go unused and will be excreted by the body.
How can animal proteins be extended?	By combining them with plant proteins or carbohydrate foods.
How does the body use protein when there are not enough carbohydrates or fats in the diet?	Stored as fat and used for energy.
How much protein is required each day?	2-3 servings per day.
Insufficient protein in the diet may manifest itself in several ways. Name at least three.	lack of energy stunted growth in children lowered resistance to disease

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