Nutrition

Front 1

The basic building block of proteins

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amino acids

Front 2

What element does protein contain that carbohydrates and fasts do not?

Back 2

nitrogen

Front 3

Is cholesterol synthesis associated with protein?

Back 3

NO

Front 4

Is protein intake important for muscle and liver development, body fluid balance and immune system functions?

Back 4

yes

Front 5

Name one natural food that provides all of the essential amino acids.

Back 5

Animal proteins (meat and milk) and soy

Front 6

The amino group from amino acid deamination is converted to __________ and excreted in___________.

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ammonia to urea

urine

Front 7

Adults generall need not worry about balancing portein intake, excpet for individuals diagnosed with?

Back 7

PKU

Front 8

High quality (complete) protein food contain all _____________________ in the proportion needed by the body

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9 essential amino acids

Front 9

Do soybeans contain a complete protein?

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yes, they are an exception, because plant proteins don't usually match all of our needs.

Front 10

Sickle-cell disease, a genetic disorder, is caused by a defect in the formation of a polypeptide chain which is needed to form__________, an important blood protein.

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hemoglobin

Front 11

Cooking an egg destroys its physiolocial property by?

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denaturation

Front 12

The first step in determining the cause of edema in the lower extremities is measuring the concentration of ______________.

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blood proteins

Front 13

A protein influencing glucose concentration in the blood is called?

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Glucogon

Front 14

Some hormones, antibodies and enzymes require __________ in their synthesis.

Back 14

amino acids

Front 15

When does gluconeogenesis occur>

Back 15

diet deficient in carbs