Protein and amino acids

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What is the role of protein in the body?

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Helps to build and repair body tissue

Front

If I take in a gram of protein, approximately how many calories have I consumed?

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4 calories

Front

If I am consuming animal products, such as meat, dairy products, and eggs, what type of protein am I taking in?

Back

Complete protein

Front

If I am a vegetarian, what type of protein am I consuming? What should I be aware of to ensure I am eating healthy?

Back

Incomplete proteins and I need to make sure I consume a variety of the proteins in order to get what I need.

Front

How many amino acids are considered ESSENTIAL?

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9

Front

The body cannot ___________ essential amino acids, so they must be ​obtained from food

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manufacture

Front

The building blocks of proteins are...

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Amino Acids, AA

Front

Fat is the carrier for which 4 vitamins?

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K, A, D, E

Front

Which is considered the "good" cholesterol?

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HDL

Front

Which fat raises the LDL and HDL levels of cholesterol in the blood?

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SATURATED