Protein Foods high in protein are Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy, dairy, cheese.
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Protein Foods high in protein are Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy, dairy, cheese
Transcript of Protein Foods high in protein are Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy, dairy, cheese.
Protein
Foods high in protein are Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy,
dairy, cheese
Functions in the body
A. EnergyB. forms enzymes, hormones and antibodiesC. provides amino acids for growth,
maintenance and repair of tissuesD. Regulates body processes
Make up of proteins
• A. Amino Acids• - building blocks of protein
• - essential • - body cannot produce, must
be found in food• - non essential• - body can produce
Types of protein
complete• - contains all 9 essential
amino acids
incomplete• - missing an essential amino
acid
Food Science Principles
Denatured• - proteins that have lost water- your body is
able to digest them easierHeating • Denatures protein
Coagulation
- Thickening of proteins- fat interferes with coagulation- cream of tartar, salt and acids
• - increase coagulation
