Protein: Elements of Human Nutrition

peptide bonds

Amino acids are connected by these

protein

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen make up this

hydrochloric acid

Found in the stomach and helps break down eaten protein

PEU

Results when the body does not get enough protein.

nonessential amino acids

There are eleven of these which the human body produces on its own

RDA

This is calculated according to age, weight, and gender

lacto-ovo vegetarian

This type of vegetarian would eat yogurt

complementary proteins

Vegans can satisfy their protein need by consuming these.

proteios

Word in Greek that means "of prime importance"