Protein

How much energy does protein provide per gram?

• 16 kJ/g

• 17 kJ/g

• 16.7 kJ/g

• 36 kJ/g

Essential amino acids:

• Must be supplied by the diet

• Are synthesised in the body

Non-essential amino acids:

• Must be supplied by the diet

• Are synthesised in the body

There are ______ essential amino acids

There are ______ non-essential amino acids

Complete proteins ____

• Contain all of the essential amino acids

• Lack one or more essential amino acid

Incomplete proteins ____

• Contain all of the essential amino acids

• Lack one or more essential amino acid

Select three examples of complete proteins

• Red meat

• Broccoli

• Quinoa

• Eggs

Select three examples of incomplete proteins

• Buckwheat

• Broccoli

• Nuts

• Beans

Which of the following can be a result of overconsumption of protein?

• Osteoporosis

• Heart disease

• Anemia