NUTR 546 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Complete Protein, Asparagine, Isoleucine

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Of the 20 amino acids (aa) needed by healthy adults, nine are considered indispensable because the body cannot manufacture them. The remaining 11 aa are termed dispensable because they can be produced in the liver. Aa are referred to as conditionally indispensable because, during periods of stress, the body cannot manufacture a sufficient amount (page 155). You may see "indispensable" aa being referred to as essential since they must be consumed in the diet. "dispensable" aas are also known as, nonessential aa since our body can supply these in sufficient quantities through various metabolic processes. Some "dispensable" or "non-essential" aa can only be manufactured when certain "indispensable" or "essential" aas are consumed in sufficient quantities. Since the adequate manufacturing of these aa depends on intake, but not direct consumption, these are known as "conditionally indispensable" or. Foods containing all essential aa in amounts needed to support healthy growth and functioning are called "complete. "

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