NUTR SCI 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: High-Protein Diet, Saturated Fat, Marasmus
19 Nov 2017
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Excess protein can be used as energy now or stored as fat to use for energy later. Must remove the nitrogen in protein for the body to use it as energy. High protein diet can stirp bones of calcium and make the bones weaker. Rda of protein for females: 44 grams. Average intake of protein for females: 70 grams. Rda of protein for males: 63 grams. Average intake of protein for males: 90 grams. Nine essential amino acids not synthesized by the body are found in protein. Must consume these nine essential amino acids. Complete protein: contain all essential amino acids. Biological value: the amount of nitrogen removed divided by the amount of nitrogen consumed. Meat is the best source of a complete protein. Legumes, soy, grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Rarely find a person who is protein deficient alone, typically energy depleted if. Marasmus: muscle loss, increased infections, and decreased work capacity.
