Mind map for PROTEIN

Excess
1. Can cause too much nitrogen in the body
  1. means that the liver and kidney have to work harder to get rid of the excess N
    1. Puts them under stress, and could cause them to be harmed
What is it?
1. Macronutrient
2. Amino Acids
  1. 20
    1. Essential
      1. Children 10
      2. Adults 8
3. Biological Value (BV)
  1. Low BV
    1. Some essential AAs missing
      1. Protein Complementation
        Rice; Peas
        Beans; Toast
        Lentil soup; Bread
  2. High BV
    1. Contains all essential AAs
Food Sources
1. Plant
  1. Cereals
  2. Beans; Peas; Lentils
  3. Nuts
  4. Myco-protein; Tofu; TVP; Tempeh
2. Animal
  1. Meat; Fish; Poultry
  2. Eggs
  3. Milk; Cheese; Yoghurt
Function in the body
1. To make the body grow
2. To repair the body
3. To give the body energy
4. Many important natural substances are made of protein such as:
  1. Hormones
  2. Enzymes
  3. Antibodies
Deficiency
1. Children won't grow properly
2. Loss of hair
3. Skin and nails in poor condition
4. Easily develop infections
5. Unable to digest food properly

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	Creado por Tasmin Brooks hace más de 7 años