14 Questions
What is the recommended protein intake for adults according to RDA?
0.8 g/kg of body weight
What does AMDR stand for in the context of protein intake?
Average Macronutrient Distribution Range
Why doesn't RDA address additional protein amounts needed during recovery from illness or injury and for highly trained athletes?
RDA is solely focused on average healthy adult protein needs
What is the biological value (BV) used to measure in terms of food protein quality?
Efficiency in converting absorbed protein into body tissue protein
Which essential amino acids are crucial for efficiently incorporating amino acids into body proteins?
All 9 essential amino acids
What is the Biological Value (BV) of egg white protein?
100
Which proteins generally have a higher Biological Value (BV)?
Animal proteins
What does the Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) compare?
Weight gain of laboratory animals consuming different proteins
Which method is used by the FDA to set standards for labeling foods?
PDCAAS
What happens if a protein is missing one of the 9 essential amino acids in terms of PDCAAS?
PDCAAS becomes 0
In what condition does an individual experience negative protein (nitrogen) balance?
Inadequate protein intake
Where does digestion of proteins start in the body?
Stomach
What happens in the liver with amino acids after absorption?
Used for protein synthesis, energy, or converted to carbohydrate/fat
In early infancy, why is it advised to wait until 4-6 months of age or older to introduce common allergenic foods?
GI tract is not fully developed yet
Learn about recommended protein intakes for adults, the benefits of plant proteins, and how they can contribute to a healthy diet. Understand the Adult RDA, AMDR guidelines, and additional protein needs during recovery from illness or for athletes.
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