Lutz's Nutrition Chapter 4, Protein
Protein correct answers makes unique contributions to the body's health that cannot be
duplicated by carbohydrate or fat; stands alone, can be used as an auxilliary source of
energy if kilocaloric intake is inadequate (not meant to be that way)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen correct answers four elements proteins are
composed of
all essential amino acids correct answers must be available in the body simultaneously
and in sufficient quantity for the synthesis of body proteins; you have to have a good
protein balance
vegetarians correct answers must have a very balanced form of protein; not animal
essential amino acids correct answers body cannot make in sufficient amounts so we
have to take it in; must have it
nonessential amino acids correct answers amino acids the body ordinarily can build in
sufficient quantities to meet its needs; we do not have to take them in
Protein functions correct answers great body component: contraction, gives structure,
helps maintain and grow every cell in the body, regulate body processes, produce
immunity, substitute as fuel, maintains blood volume and pressure
too much nitrogen can correct answers pool in our brains
using too much protein for energy correct answers less than optimal position; muscle
mass decline, not enough fat and carbohydrate puts us in decline
negative nitrogen balance correct answers bed rest, malnutrition
positive nitrogen balance correct answers consuming more protein than excreting
provide structure correct answers muscle mass
maintain and build cells correct answers hair growth
regulate body processes correct answers glucagon
produce immunity correct answers antibodies
substitute as fuel correct answers if adequate carbohydrate and fat are lacking
Protein correct answers makes unique contributions to the body's health that cannot be
duplicated by carbohydrate or fat; stands alone, can be used as an auxilliary source of
energy if kilocaloric intake is inadequate (not meant to be that way)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen correct answers four elements proteins are
composed of
all essential amino acids correct answers must be available in the body simultaneously
and in sufficient quantity for the synthesis of body proteins; you have to have a good
protein balance
vegetarians correct answers must have a very balanced form of protein; not animal
essential amino acids correct answers body cannot make in sufficient amounts so we
have to take it in; must have it
nonessential amino acids correct answers amino acids the body ordinarily can build in
sufficient quantities to meet its needs; we do not have to take them in
Protein functions correct answers great body component: contraction, gives structure,
helps maintain and grow every cell in the body, regulate body processes, produce
immunity, substitute as fuel, maintains blood volume and pressure
too much nitrogen can correct answers pool in our brains
using too much protein for energy correct answers less than optimal position; muscle
mass decline, not enough fat and carbohydrate puts us in decline
negative nitrogen balance correct answers bed rest, malnutrition
positive nitrogen balance correct answers consuming more protein than excreting
provide structure correct answers muscle mass
maintain and build cells correct answers hair growth
regulate body processes correct answers glucagon
produce immunity correct answers antibodies
substitute as fuel correct answers if adequate carbohydrate and fat are lacking
