Food Tech
- Created by: rluubcy
- Created on: 20-03-17 18:47
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Proteins
Macronutrients- Required in large amounts of the diet. Protein, Fats and Carbohydrates
- Made of amino acids
- Needed for growth, repair and maintenance
HBV (high biological value)- Contain all of the essential amino acids we need. Mainly found in animal sources. Soya beans and quinoa are also HBV foods.
LBV (low biological value)-Missing one or more amino acids. Found in plant based sources
Protein Complementation- Combining different LBV foods to get all the essential amino acids we need. EG: bean on toast
Excess Proteins
Too much protein puts stress on the liver and kidneys
Deficiency
- Growth is slowed down
- hair nail and skins get into bad condition
- The immune system doesn't work as well
- People struggle to digest food properly
- Kwashiorker
Alternative Proteins
Soya, Mycoproteins, TVP (textured vegetable protein) and tofu
Fats
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