CHAPTER 6 Protein

Nutrition HO-15

Protein

Carbohydrate

Lipids

Protein

Protein

Uncoils

In Stomach

PROTEIN FUNCTIONS

Acid-base balance

Antibodies

Blood clotting

Enzymes

Hormones (insulin)

Transport (Hb)

Structures (skin, tendon, etc)

Energy (if necessary)

Raw food

Saves enzymes ??

PROTEIN FUNCTIONS

Acid-base balance

Antibodies

Blood clotting

Enzymes

Hormones (insulin)

Transport (Hb)

Structures (skin, tendon, etc)

Energy (if necessary)

Protein

Uncoils

In Stomach

Intestines & pancreas produce enzymes

PROTEIN FUNCTIONS

Acid-base balance

Antibodies

Blood clotting

Enzymes

Hormones (insulin)

Transport (Hb)

Structures (skin, tendon, etc)

Energy (if necessary)

main difference

Nitrogen necessary for amino acids

Reco

mm

enda

tions

0.8 g/kg

10-35%

*10-15%

DRI Protein

DRI protein: example130 lb sedentary 35 yr female130 lb X 1kg/2.2 lb = 59 kg

DRI Protein

DRI protein: example130 lb sedentary 35 yr female130 lb X 1kg/2.2 lb = 59 kg

DRI Protein

DRI protein: example130 lb sedentary 35 yr female130 lb X 1kg/2.2 lb = 59 kg59kg X 0.8g/kg = 47g protein/day

DRI Protein

DRI protein: example130 lb sedentary 35 yr female130 lb X 1kg/2.2 lb = 59 kg59kg X 0.8g/kg = 47g protein/day

47g X 4 cal/g = 188 calories188 cal/1800 calories = 10 % total calories

DRI Protein

DRI protein: example130 lb sedentary 35 yr female130 lb X 1kg/2.2 lb = 59 kg59kg X 0.8g/kg = 47g protein/day

47g X 4 cal/g = 188 calories188 cal/1800 calories = 10 % total calories

10-15% of total calories from protein-most Americans10-35% of total calories

Controversy: Meat vs Vegetable?