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What is the main characteristic of high biological value (HBV) proteins?
What is the main characteristic of high biological value (HBV) proteins?
How can plant-based protein deficiencies be addressed?
How can plant-based protein deficiencies be addressed?
Which group of people has the highest protein requirements?
Which group of people has the highest protein requirements?
Which amino acids are legumes typically deficient in?
Which amino acids are legumes typically deficient in?
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What is NOT a factor that affects protein requirements in adults?
What is NOT a factor that affects protein requirements in adults?
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Essential Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Amino acids the body must get from food because it cannot produce them.
High Biological Value (HBV) Protein
High Biological Value (HBV) Protein
Protein sources containing all essential amino acids.
Low Biological Value (LBV) Protein
Low Biological Value (LBV) Protein
Incomplete protein sources that lack one or more essential amino acids.
Complementary Proteins
Complementary Proteins
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Varying Protein Needs
Varying Protein Needs
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