Download Chapter 5 – Proteins and Amino Acids

Chapter 5 – Proteins and Amino Acids
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The Chemist’s View of Proteins
A. The Structure of Proteins
1. Protein Chains
2. Protein Shapes
3. Protein Functions
B. Essential Amino Acids
Proteins in the Body
A. Enzymes
B. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
C. Acid-Base Balance
D. Antibodies
E. Hormones
F. Transport Proteins
G. Growth, Maintenance, and Repair
H. Providing Energy and Glucose
Protein and Health
A. Protein-Energy Malnutrition
1. Marasmus and Kwashiorkor
2. Marasmus
3. Kwashiorkor
B. Protein Excess
C. Amino Acid Supplements
D. Protein Recommendations and Nitrogen Balance
1. Protein on Food Labels
2. Nitrogen Balance
Protein in Foods
A. Protein Quality
1. Digestibility
2. Amino Acid Composition
3. High-Quality Proteins
4. Complementary Proteins
B. Protein Sparing
Nutrition in Practice – Vegetarian Diets
A. Are vegetarian diets nutritionally sound?
B. What should be my main concerns when planning a nutritionally sound vegetarian diet?
C. Isn’t protein a problem in vegetarian diets?
D. What sorts of food energy intakes do vegetarian diets provide?
E. Does a person eating a vegetarian diet need to take vitamin supplements?
F. What other vitamins do vegans need?
G. What about minerals?
H. What about calcium for the vegan?
I. Do vegetarian diets provide adequate amounts of the essential fatty acids?
J. Are there any other health advantages to the vegetarian diet?