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Assignment:
Questions:
Describe the structure, composition, and function of proteins.
What makes the structure of each protein different?
How are amino acids linked together to form proteins?
What are the functions of protein?
Explain why adequate amounts of all essential amino acids are required for protein synthesis.
How many essential amino acids exist?
What is protein turnover?
What is protein denaturation?
Describe enzymes.
Discuss protein quality and protein digestibility and the amount of absorption.
Compare animal sources of protein to plant sources of protein.
How does the body use excess amino acids?
Define complementary proteins.
Identify and describe the types of vegetarians.
Lacto-ovo:
Pescatarian:
Vegan:
Flexitarian:
What health benefits that occur with vegetarian diets?
Why do people follow a vegetarian diet?
List the nutrients that may be limited in a vegetarian diet.
What type of plant-based foods are complete proteins (high quality)?
Calculate the DRI for protein for an adult.
Identify sources of protein in the diet.
What food groups contain protein?
Describe nitrogen balance:
Equilibrium:
Negative:
Positive:
Describe the 3 conditions that must be present for protein synthesis.
Define kwashiorkor.
Define marasmus.
Describe a Mediterranean diet. What are the benefits of this type of diet?
What are some examples of polyphenols and sources?
Resveratrol:
Carotenoids:
What is food insecurity?
Describe outcomes related to food insecurity.
In the U.S. and developed countries, what is the main reason for hunger?
Describe poverty and obesity existing together.
What is SNAP?
What can be purchased with SNAP?
Describe the WIC program.
What is the NSLP?
What is a sustainable food system?
What is a sustainable diet?
What type of food takes the most resources to produce?
Describe GMO.
What are some pros of this process?
What are some cons of this process?
Describe the requirements for a food to be labeled 100% organic.
What percentage of ingredients need to be organic in order for a product to be labeled organic?