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Hormones
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chemical messengers in the body
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Marasmus
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a type of PEM (protein-energy malnutrition) characterized by severe insufficiency of kcalories and protein that accounts for the child's gross under-weight and wasting away of muscles
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Kwashiorkor
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a type of PEM (protein-energy malnutrition) associated iwth children who are getting inadequate amounts of protein and only marginal amounts of kcalories
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Antibodies
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proteins in the blood that bind with foreign bodies or invaders
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Anaphylaxis
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the greatest danger in food allergy, a rare allergic reaction involving a number of body parts simultaneously
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Food allergy
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involves an abnormal immune-system response
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Food allergen
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the food components that cause allergic reactions, are usually proteins
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Denaturation
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a process in which a protein uncoils and loses its shape, causeing it to lose its ability to function; it can be caused by high temperature, whipping and other circumstances.
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Enzymes
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catalysts in the body that help break down substances, build up substances, and change one substance into another.
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Essential amino acids
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amino acids that either cannot be made in the body or cannot be made in the quantities needed by the body; must be obtained in foods
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What are some symptoms of an allergic reaction?
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hives
rashes stomach cramps vomiting diarrhea wheezing breathing problems itchy lips swelling of the lips or tongue |
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What are some major foods that cause allergic reaction?
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cow's milk
peanuts eggs wheat soy shrimp lobster crab shellfish walnuts fish |
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What are proteins made of?
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Carbon
hydrogen oxygen nitrogen (long strands of amino acids) |
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The RDA for protein is?
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.8 gram/kilogram of body weight OR
.36 g of protein/pound of body weight |
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What causes denaturation?
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Caused by high temperatures (as in cooking)
acids bases whipping high salt concentration |
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Where do protein digestion start?
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in the stomach
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What are some examples of complete/high quality proteins?
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meats
poultry fish eggs milk dairy products |
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What are the effects of eating too much protein?
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raises your blood cholesterol level
increase risk of heart disease gaining weight certain cancers |
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What are the effects of eating too little protein?
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weakens the immune system
slows down the protein rebuilding and repairing process |
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What are some foods that contain protein?
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beef
chicken turkey salmon tuna red kidney beans lentils |
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What cuts of beef are lean?
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eye of round
sirloin tip flank steak top sirloin butt ground hamburger (95% lean) |
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What are some diseases associated with high intakes of animal proteins?
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heart disease
cancer of the colon |