NUTR 125 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Active Transport, Microvillus, Galactose

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Animal protein- low in fiber and high in saturated fat. Plant sources- a good source of vitamins and nutrients but less absorbable. Building blocks of proteins, has a carbon atom, hydrogen atom, an amino group. What are amino acids? and an acid group and a side chain. Describe the general structure of a protein. Cannot be synthesized by the human body in sufficient amounts to meet needs, must be ingested. A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake. List three structural and/or regulatory functions of proteins in the body. Proteins provide structure to individual cells and body tissues. Proteins facilitate and regulate body processes, protein hormones, transport proteins, immune system, contractile proteins, fluid balance, acid-base balance. When energy intake is deficient: body breaks down dispensable proteins to be. When energy intake is adequate and protein intake exceeds needs, excess amino used for energy. acids can be.

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