KINS 1224 Study Guide - Final Guide: Essential Amino Acid, Complete Protein, Nitrogen Balance

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Complete the following worksheet for the next lab. Nutrient- any ingested chemical that is sued for growth, repair, or maintenance of the body. Metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions within a living organism is known as metabolism. Anabolism-refers to chemical reactions in which simpler substances are combined to form more complex molecules. Catabolism-refers to chemical reactions that result in the breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simpler substances. What are the major nutrients? water, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. High quality complete proteins are those that provide all of the essential amino acids in the necessary proportions for human tissue growth, maintenance, and nitrogen balance. 8 amino acids the body cant synthesize on its own and must be obtained from food. 10 amino acids the body does not require them because it can synthesize its own when the diet does not supply them. Vitamins are small dietary organic compounds that are necessary to metabolism.

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