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macronutrients, protein - Coggle Diagram
macronutrients
protein
biological value
big molecules form long chains
chains made of amino acids
non essential amino acids
made by body
essential amino acids
obtained from foods
there are 8 essential amino acids
high biological value (HBV)
foods that contain all essential amino acids
low biological value (LBV)
foods that lack all essential amino acids
functions
growth all body cells and tissue
repair and maintenance all body tissue
provide energy source
make hormones, enzymes, antibodies
dietary reference value
male 11-14 yrs
42.1g
female 11-14 yrs
41.2g
male 15-18 yrs
55.2g
female 15-18 yrs
45g
alternatives
soya
tofu
soya milk
tempeh
miso
mycoprotein (types of fungus)
quinoa
tiny, bead shaped seeds
sources
hbv
fish
milk
eggs
meat
lbv
cereals
sweetcorn
peas
nuts
deficiency
weakness and fatigue
kwashikor in children in developing countries
excess
stored as fat
weight gain
protein complementation
combining lbv foods to make hbv foods
e.g. peas and rice, baked beans on toast