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Which type of amino acids must be obtained from food because the body cannot produce them?
Which type of amino acids must be obtained from food because the body cannot produce them?
What elements are proteins composed of?
What elements are proteins composed of?
What is the function of proteins in the body?
What is the function of proteins in the body?
What process breaks down proteins into amino acids in the body?
What process breaks down proteins into amino acids in the body?
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Which classification of proteins is a combination of simple proteins with non-protein substances?
Which classification of proteins is a combination of simple proteins with non-protein substances?
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What are the building blocks of the body in the form of storage proteins?
What are the building blocks of the body in the form of storage proteins?
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Where does the absorption of amino acids mainly occur?
Where does the absorption of amino acids mainly occur?
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What is the primary source of protein according to the text?
What is the primary source of protein according to the text?
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What is recommended as the average protein intake for adults in terms of total energy intake?
What is recommended as the average protein intake for adults in terms of total energy intake?
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Why do many individuals choose to eliminate animal foods from their diets?
Why do many individuals choose to eliminate animal foods from their diets?
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Which part of the small intestine is responsible for breaking down proteins into amino acids?
Which part of the small intestine is responsible for breaking down proteins into amino acids?
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What is the energy content per gram provided by proteins?
What is the energy content per gram provided by proteins?
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