7 Questions
What are the building blocks that form thousands of types of proteins?
Amino acids
Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?
Carbohydrates
How are single amino acids and shorter strands absorbed by the body?
Absorbed into the small intestine
Why can strands longer than four amino acids not be absorbed into the small intestine?
They are too complex
Why do ill or injured individuals need more protein?
To build antibodies
What increases a person's need for extra protein according to the text?
Illness or injury
Why do teen and adult males generally require more protein than females of similar age and body type?
Higher percentage of lean tissue
Learn about the composition of proteins, how they are absorbed by the body, and the importance of consuming protein daily for energy. Amino acids are the essential building blocks of proteins.
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