PROTEIN:
TYPES OF PROTEIN:
Complete protein –high biological value
- Meat
- Eggs
- Brazil nuts
Incomplete protein –low biological value
- Gelatin
- Legumes
- Maize
Supplementations/ Complementation of protein:
When you combine two vegetable proteins to get all 8 amino acids that
are essential
Functions of proteins:
Help maintain, build and repair body tissue
Speeds up chemical reactions within the body
Sends hormones as chemical messengers in order to regulate
metabolism
Manufactures antibodies to fight of diseases
1g -17kJ
Protein provides blood clotting
NOTE JUST GIVES A GENERAL EXPLANATION
DIETARY ROLE OF PROTEINS
DISEASE
HIV / AIDS Maintains muscle mass (build and repair body
tissue).
Builds antibodies to fight off disease and
infection.
Osteoporosis / Protein provides the structural matrix of bone.
Rickets
TYPES OF PROTEIN:
Complete protein –high biological value
- Meat
- Eggs
- Brazil nuts
Incomplete protein –low biological value
- Gelatin
- Legumes
- Maize
Supplementations/ Complementation of protein:
When you combine two vegetable proteins to get all 8 amino acids that
are essential
Functions of proteins:
Help maintain, build and repair body tissue
Speeds up chemical reactions within the body
Sends hormones as chemical messengers in order to regulate
metabolism
Manufactures antibodies to fight of diseases
1g -17kJ
Protein provides blood clotting
NOTE JUST GIVES A GENERAL EXPLANATION
DIETARY ROLE OF PROTEINS
DISEASE
HIV / AIDS Maintains muscle mass (build and repair body
tissue).
Builds antibodies to fight off disease and
infection.
Osteoporosis / Protein provides the structural matrix of bone.
Rickets
