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Mind map for PROTEIN

Tasmin Brooks Food and Nut GCSE English 5.0Average rating 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)

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Excess
- Can cause too much nitrogen in the body
  - means that the liver and kidney have to work harder to get rid of the excess N
    - Puts them under stress, and could cause them to be harmed
What is it?
- Macronutrient
- Amino Acids
  - 20
    - Essential
      - Children 10
      - Adults 8
- Biological Value (BV)
  - Low BV
    - Some essential AAs missing
      - Protein Complementation
        Rice; Peas
        Beans; Toast
        Lentil soup; Bread
  - High BV
    - Contains all essential AAs
Food Sources
- Plant
  - Cereals
  - Beans; Peas; Lentils
  - Nuts
  - Myco-protein; Tofu; TVP; Tempeh
- Animal
  - Meat; Fish; Poultry
  - Eggs
  - Milk; Cheese; Yoghurt
Function in the body
- To make the body grow
- To repair the body
- To give the body energy
- Many important natural substances are made of protein such as:
  - Hormones
  - Enzymes
  - Antibodies
Deficiency
- Children won't grow properly
- Loss of hair
- Skin and nails in poor condition
- Easily develop infections
- Unable to digest food properly

Description: Contains info on: What it is, Food sources, Function in body, Excess & Deficiency.
Created by: Tasmin Brooks
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