Chapter 6: Proteins
Amino Acid
Essential and Nonessential amino acids
Quality of protein
High quality protein or complete protein
Low quality protein
Protein organization
Primary structure
Secondary structure
Tertiary structure
Quaternary structure
Denaturation of proteins
Functions of proteins
Building block of body components
Maintain fluid balance
Contribute to acid/base balance
Building block for hormones and enzymes
Immune function
Gluconeogenesis
Energy yielding
RDA for protein
0.8 gm of protein / kg of healthy body weight
154 lb. = 70 kg
2.2 kg/lb.
70 kg x 0.8 g protein = 56 g protein
kg healthy body wt
RDA for protein
Is a high-protein diet harmful?
Individual Amino Acid supplement
Supplement may cause imbalances and toxicities
Health benefits of plant protein
Malnutrition
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus