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Protein
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- Protein is made from amino acid ( essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids.
- function: nessary for the growth, maintenance and repair of the body tisse. |
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complete protein foods:
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- Contain all the nine essential amino acids in the correct proportions and are mainly from animal food sources.
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incomplete protein foods:
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- foods from plant sources that are missing or lacking the requirement amount of one or more of the essential amino acid. they cannot be used by themself to support life.
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Complementary protein food combination
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protein foods that are individually lacking in essential amino acids but when combines, provide a complete supply. they are important for vegetaritariens and allow them to recieve all essential amino acids.
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Carbohydrates function:
are made from units of sugar. |
function: body's most important source of energy.
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