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Why are proteins from animals called "first class proteins"? |
Because they contain all the essential amino acids |
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What is the formula for calculating Body Mass Index? |
BMI=mass in kg/height in m^2 |
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What is the formula for calculating the estimated average requirment of protein? |
EAR in g is 0.6 x body mass in kg |
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What is the BMI at which a person is considered obese? |
30 |
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What is kwashiorkor caused by? |
Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency |
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What are carbohydrates made of? |
Carbohydrates are made of simple sugars |
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Why is iron important in our diet? |
Because it is needed forhaemoglobin found in red blood cells |
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Why are proteins important in a balanced diet? |
Because they are needed for growth and repair |
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What happens to carbohydrates in the liver? |
They are stored as glycogen |
