Protein (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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4 elements in protein
4 elements in protein
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Only nutrient containing nitrogen
Only nutrient containing nitrogen
Protein
Building blocks of protein
Building blocks of protein
Amino acids
Links between amino acids
Links between amino acids
Peptide links
Break peptide links during digestion
Break peptide links during digestion
Enzymes
HBV proteins contain
HBV proteins contain
All essential amino acids (EAA)
HBV protein sources
HBV protein sources
Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, yoghurt, soya beans
LBV proteins lack
LBV proteins lack
One or more essential amino acids
LBV protein sources
LBV protein sources
Peas, beans, lentils, nuts, cereals
Adult daily protein requirement
Adult daily protein requirement
50g or 0.75g per kg body weight
Energy per gram of protein
Energy per gram of protein
4 kcal (17 kJ)
Protein for growth & repair of
Protein for growth & repair of
Cells, skin, blood, tissues, bones
Protein helps produce
Protein helps produce
Enzymes, hormones, antibodies
Protein deficiency symptoms
Protein deficiency symptoms
Poor growth, slow healing, hair loss, poor immunity