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| what are primary sources of protein |
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| what have studies shown excess protein can cause |
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| what is excess protein stored as |
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| whats is the RDA for protein |
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| 36 grams of protein per pound of body weight |
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| what are proteins made up of |
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| what are the building blocks of proteins |
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| what has a simple backbone |
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| two amino acids joined together |
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| peptides can range from how many |
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| differences among amino acids |
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| size, shape, electrical change |
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| what does the electrical charge positive and negative do to water |
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| what does the electrical charge neutral do to water |
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| of the 20 AA how many can the body make |
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| what is needed to make the AA |
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fragments of carbs and fat
nitrogen |
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| roles proteins play in the body |
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1. supports growth and maintenance
2. enzymes
3. hormones
4. antibodies |
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| what must be constantly available to build new tissue |
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embryos
growing child
new blood cells
scar tissue
new hair
new nails
replace worn out cells |
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| how often are new red blood cells |
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| what does protein regulate in the body |
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