ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Nutrient, Fluid Balance, Carbohydrate
12 Nov 2016
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In the united states, most of us eat more than enough protein than we need. Protein is an essential, energy yielding macronutrient. Essential nutrients that must be supplied through the diet. Protein, carbohydrates, fats, water iclicker question the rda is calculated based on . 0. 8 g/kg of body weight for adults. * most americans exceed their rda for protein. * more than 60% of protein consumed comes from animal products. All amino acids contain a central carbon atom, an amino group that contains an atom of nitrogen, an acid group, a hydrogen atom, and a side chain. Proteins more complex than carbohydrates or fats. * amino acids linked together by dipeptide bonds. A peptide bond forms when the acid group of one amino acid is joined with the amino group of another amino acid. Condensation of 2 amino acids form a dipeptide. Make up over 22,000 proteins in our body.
