FDNS 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: High-Protein Diet, Soy Milk, Protein Quality
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Which foods are high in protein? (meat) Which foods have little to no protein? (plant) How well does the protein in the diet support growth in children, overall health in adults. Protein quality is determined by the digestibility of the protein and its amino acid composition. Protein digestibility varies by source: animal foods: >90% Legumes: 80-90: grains and other plant foods: 70-90% Incomplete proteins: low in one or more essential amino acids. Combining two or more foods with incomplete proteins. Must be eaten within the same day. Proteins 3: recommended protein intakes needed adequate energy (carbs) in diet, to spare protein . A surplus of dietary protein (beyond what is required by the body to function) is stored as fat. Excess protein will be broken down, generates ammonia (nh3) to be excreted by the kidneys. High (animal) protein intake is typically associated with. Should not consume more than 2x the recommendation for protein.