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Chapter 4 - Protein
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Composition of protein | Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen organised into amino acids |
| Classification | High biological value (HBV) Low biological value (LBV) |
| Source | HBV: Meat, Fish, Eggs, Dairy and Soya products; LBV: Peas, Beans, Lentils, Nuts, and Cereals |
| RI | Approximately 0.75g per 1 kg bodyweight |
| Functions | Growth and Repair, Heat and Energy, Makes important chemicals in the body |
| Deficiency | Poor or stunted growth Muscle wastage, Slow healing of wounds, Hair and breakage loss, poor general health, hormone and enzyme imbalances |