Nutrition ch.6 100
Protein synthesis is directed by the ______ in the nucleus of the cell.
DNA
Legumes are in which two USDA MyPlate groups?
Proteins and Vegetables
When the amine group is removed, the carbon-containing component of amino acids can be ___.
used for energy
Consistently eating too many high-protein foods can lead to a higher risk for __________.
heart disease, kidney problems, and calcium loss from bones
An example of complemented proteins is ___.
hummus prepared with chickpeas and sesame seeds
A protein that acts as a hormone is __________.
insulin
The primary organ responsible for excreting nitrogen-containing waste is the ___.
kidneys
The organ that determines what happens to the amino acids after they enter the bloodstream is the ___.
liver
Protein bars, compared to a peanut butter sandwich, are most likely to be __________.
more expensive plus higher in saturated fat and sugar
All amino acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and ___.
nitrogen
A vegetarian diet may be low in __________.
omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B12 and D
The chemical bonds that connect amino acids are called __________.
peptide bonds
Growing children and adolescents are in ___.
positive nitrogen balance
A medical condition that is a genetic defect caused by a change in the amino acid sequence is __________.
sickle cell anemia
Proteins are digested by enzymes in the __________.
stomach and small intestine
The recommended daily protein intake for a healthy adult weighing 165 pounds is __________ grams.
60
What is a benefit of consuming soy foods?
Soy foods provide high-quality protein.
Substances that speed up reactions without being changed or used up are ___.
catalysts
The quality of a protein is determined by the ____________.
digestibility of the protein and the types and amounts of amino acids
Amino acids that the body can never synthesize are called ___.
essential amino acids