Protein Needs for Athletes and Pregnant Women

Deamination process = Breakdown of amino acids to remove the amino group Ammonia conversion = Process where toxic ammonia is converted to urea in the liver Urea production = Formation of urea in the liver as a way to excrete ammonia Protein as a fuel source = Proteins can be used for energy production when other fuel sources are insufficient

Deamination process = Occurs in the liver to prepare amino groups for urea synthesis Ammonia conversion = Helps prevent ammonia toxicity in the bloodstream Urea production = Enables the excretion of nitrogen waste in urine Protein as a fuel source = Can be utilized during prolonged fasting periods for energy needs

Deamination process = Conversion of amino acids to keto acids and free ammonia Ammonia conversion = Synthesis of urea from excess ammonia in the liver Urea production = Transport of urea to the kidneys for elimination in urine Protein as a fuel source = Utilization of amino acids for energy production in the absence of carbohydrates

<p>Deamination process = Critical for nitrogen balance and removal of toxic ammonia Ammonia conversion = Transformation of ammonia into a less toxic and excretable form Urea production = Main mechanism for disposing of excess nitrogen from protein breakdown Protein as a fuel source = Secondary energy source when carbohydrates are limited or unavailable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination process = Highlights the breakdown of proteins for energy when intake is insufficient Ammonia conversion = May be impaired due to limited amino acids available for conversion Urea production = Decreases as protein intake drops, leading to nitrogen retention issues Protein as a fuel source = Becomes more prominent as the body seeks alternative energy sources during deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination process = Initiates the conversion of amino acids into usable energy forms Ammonia conversion = Prevents the accumulation of toxic ammonia in the bloodstream Urea production = Facilitates the safe removal of excess nitrogen from the body Protein as a fuel source = Serves as a backup energy supply when carbohydrates are insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination = Conversion of amino acids into ammonia and keto acids Ammonia Conversion = Conversion of toxic ammonia into urea in the liver Urea Production = Production of urea from ammonia in the liver for excretion Protein as a Fuel Source = Utilization of amino acids for energy when carbohydrates are insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination = Process of removing the amino group from amino acids Urea Production = Synthesis of urea to eliminate nitrogen waste from the body Protein Deficiency = Inadequate intake of protein leading to health issues Ammonia Toxicity = Accumulation of harmful ammonia if not converted into urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glycolysis = Breakdown of glucose for energy production Urea Cycle = Process in the liver converting ammonia into urea Protein Synthesis = Formation of new proteins from amino acids Gluconeogenesis = Conversion of non-carbohydrate sources into glucose for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kwashiorkor = Severe protein deficiency leading to malnutrition High Protein Diet = Increased intake of protein compared to requirements Ammonia Build-up = Accumulation of toxic ammonia due to liver dysfunction Protein Overconsumption = Excessive consumption of protein beyond metabolic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ammonia Toxicity = Harmful effects of elevated levels of ammonia in the body Protein Deficiency = Negative impact of inadequate protein intake on health Excess Protein = Unused protein being converted into fat for storage Nitrogen Balance = Relationship between nitrogen intake and excretion reflecting protein status</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein Utilization = Conversion of amino acids into energy or structural components Urea Formation = Creation of urea for safe removal of nitrogen waste Ammonia Detoxification = Conversion of toxic ammonia into a less harmful compound Nitrogen Balance = Equilibrium between nitrogen intake and excretion indicating protein status</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination process = Process where amino acids are stripped of their amino group Ammonia conversion = Conversion of toxic ammonia to urea in the liver Urea production = Formation of urea from ammonia in the liver Protein as a fuel source = Usage of amino acids for energy, but considered wasteful</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein as a fuel source = Considered a wasteful process and not a preferred role of amino acids Ammonia conversion = Key process in converting toxic ammonia to urea for elimination Protein deficiency = Impacts growth and development, rare in Canada Urea production = Formation of urea in the liver for excretion of waste nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deamination process = How well amino acids are absorbed from food Ammonia conversion = Whether amino acids in food match the body's needs Urea production = Refers to the amount of total protein in food Protein as a fuel source = Wasteful process not preferred as the primary role of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein as a fuel source = Usage for energy needs considered wasteful Ammonia conversion = Critical for converting toxic ammonia to urea for elimination Urea production = Formation of urea in the liver to excrete waste nitrogen Protein deficiency = Impacts growth and development, rare in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein as a fuel source = Not the preferred role of amino acids, considered wasteful Ammonia conversion = Conversion of toxic ammonia to urea to be eliminated Urea production = Formation of urea for waste nitrogen excretion Protein deficiency = Impacts growth and development, rare in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein as a fuel source = Amino acids used for energy, but not the preferred role Ammonia conversion = Conversion of toxic ammonia to urea for elimination Urea production = Formation of urea for excretion of waste nitrogen Protein deficiency = Impacts growth and development, rare in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers