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Digestion of proteins |
Stomach (HCl) -Denatures amino acid structure (uncoils/unfolds) |
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High-quality proteins |
Enough of all essential amino acids Cells need a full array of amino acids Digestibility, amino acid composition |
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Amino acids can be wasted: |
Body lacks energy Diet supplies more protein than needed Body has too much of a single amino acid Diet gives low quality protein |
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Roles of protein |
Maintain acid-base balance: buffers (acidosis, alkalosis) Blood clotting Messengers: hormones (insulin, thyroxine) Provides structure and movement: muscle tissue, collagen Transports substances: hemoglobin & lipoproteins, maintains fluid and electrolyte balance |
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Vegetarian, Lacto-vegetarian, Vegan diet benefits |
Lower rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer |
