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1. Describe how protein is digested and absorbed in the body. Explain the primary functions of protein in the body. Develop a vegetarian diet plan that meets the body’s protein needs. Distinguish between high quality and low-quality proteins and list sources of each.
Ans) Describe how protein is digested and absorbed in the body.
Function of protein
These function may be broadly grouped as Static (Structural) and Dynamic
1) Structural Function: certain protein perform brick and molar roles and primarily responsible for structure and strength of body. This includes collagen and elastic found in bone matrix, vascular system and other organs and alpha-keratin present in epidermal
2) Dynamic Function: the dynamic function of protein is more diversified in nature. This includes protein acting as enzymes, hormones, blood clotting factors, immunoglobulins, membrane receptor, storage protein, genetic control, muscle contraction respiration etc.
Develop a vegetarian diet plan that meets the body’s protein needs.
The overall daily protein recommendation for vegetarians is the
same as for every healthy person:
0.4 grams per pound of body weight.
For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you would multiply 150 x 0.4
= 60 grams of protein for your daily need.
Vegans (due to plant proteins being slightly less digestible) and
older adults may benefit from a slightly higher amount of
protein—approximately 0.5 grams per pound of body weight.
Distinguish between high quality and low-quality proteins
High quality protein | low quality protein |
Most animal protein are considered complete and high quality eg, red meat, poultry and dairy products |
A protein usually of plant origin that lacks one or more essential amino acid eg, corn or beans |
list sources of each for vegetarians
Legumes (cooked) | Soy Foods | Vegetables | Grains | Seed | Nuts |
Lentils | Tempeh | Peas, cooked | Kamut | Pumpkin seed | Peanut Butter |
Black beans | veggie burger | Artichoke, cooked | Wheat Berries | Flax seeds | Almonds |
Pinto beans | Tofu | Spinach, cooked | Quinoa | Sunflower seeds | Pistachios |
Red kidney beans | Soymilk | Oatmeal | Chia seeds | Hazelnuts | |
Black eyed peas | Walnuts | ||||
Chickpeas |