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What is the recommended daily intake of calories from proteins?
What is the recommended daily intake of calories from proteins?
No more than 15-20%
What happens to any unused amino acids in the body?
What happens to any unused amino acids in the body?
They are broken down by the liver and the amino group is excreted as urea.
What are proteins called if they do not contain all the essential amino acids?
What are proteins called if they do not contain all the essential amino acids?
Incomplete proteins
What are proteins called if they contain all the essential amino acids?
What are proteins called if they contain all the essential amino acids?
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What are essential amino acids and can they be made in the body?
What are essential amino acids and can they be made in the body?
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Name a few sources of complete proteins.
Name a few sources of complete proteins.
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Why are proteins containing all the essential amino acids known as 'complete proteins'?
Why are proteins containing all the essential amino acids known as 'complete proteins'?
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How are the contractile system, hormonal system, and clotting & defense system dependent on proteins?
How are the contractile system, hormonal system, and clotting & defense system dependent on proteins?
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Why are eggs, meat, milk, and milk products considered sources of complete proteins?
Why are eggs, meat, milk, and milk products considered sources of complete proteins?
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