Question

1. Protein is important but man cannot live on one macro nutrient (Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat). The best way to eat well is by consuming a variety of foods, I know you have heard that before. Please lists 3 things protein does for the body, 3 things carbohydrates do for the body and 3 things lipids(fats) do for the human body. You will have to refer to the previous chapters. 2. Does the Paleo diet provide you what you need, would this be an easy diet to comply with? Would this diet be good for you and why? 4. Your friend has convinced you to try to eat a vegetarian diet. You are very active and like to workout and your friend tells you that before you start on this new dietary lifestyle you have to explain the difference between a complete and incomplete proteins. When you know this it will assure you are getting the right kind of protein. Please explain the difference between a complete and incomplete protein and what foods fall within these 2 categories, list 4 foods in each group of complete and incomplete protein. 5. Create a 1 day vegetarian menu for yourself and let us know what kind of vegetarian diet you following

Answer 1

Answer 1.

Things protein does to body

>boost muscle mass , help maintain strong bones and Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels.

Things carbohydrate does to body

> main source of energy in body , The 'identity tags' (antigens) on the surface of all cells are made from carbohydrates joined to proteins. And they protect our muscles.

Things lipids do for human body

>absorb fat soluable vitamins , insulate body and provide essential fatty acids.

Answer 2.  The paleo diet also known as the caveman or stone aged diet is a modern fad diet that requires eating of food that were earlier eaten or consumed by humans during the Palaeolithic era. The food we eat in this diet is unprocessed and raw. It is full of nutrients . It reduces bloating and eliminates gas problems. It is rich in healthy fats. It ensures increased energy levels and lowers the risk of heart diseases. Despite of these benefits there are some disadvantages as well . This diet can be very expensive . It does not include dairy products which are good for energy levels . I am a vegetarian so it is impossible for me to follow this diet since includes almost all non veg items and excludes beans . It is nearly impossible for a person to survive completely on raw fruits and vegetables .

Answer 4. Complete protein refers to food that has complete protein requirements and has all essential amino acids our bodies require.For example animal meat , chicken and poultry food and egg contain complete protein . Whereas incomplete protein foods are those that have partial or some of the essential amino acids required for our body . For example legumes , nuts , tofu , grains and seeds.

Answer 5.

Breakfast- fruit yogurt smoothie and nuts

Lunch- beans and brown rice

Snack- apple ‘orange and pear salad

Dinner- vegetable salad and curd.