ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Beta-Carotene, Veganism

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Protein quality is a measure of how well a protein food meets our needs for protein synthesis. Based on proportion of essential amino acids (aas) Our body synthesizes protein by selecting the needed amino acids available at any given time. For protein synthesis to occur, all essential amino acids must be available to the cell. Limiting amino acid: the amino acid that is missing or in the smallest supply that is responsible for slowing protein synthesis. Incomplete proteins: foods that do not contain all of the essential amino acids to support growth and health. Complete proteins: foods that contain all 9 essential aas. Complementary proteins: combine two incomplete proteins to make complete proteins, examples: beans and grains, beans and nuts. Building blocks for most body structures (muscle, blood, skin) Regulators of fluid balance, edema caused by: Acid solution contains abundance or hydrogen ions (greater acidity = lower ph) Proteins attract hydrogen ions (act as buffers)

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