Protein

• Protein complementation

  When 2 LBVs come together to form a HBV to ensure they have enough nutrients and essential amino acids
• High biological value (HBV)


  High amount of essential amino acids
• How much protein

  • Male=55.5g
  • Female=45g
  • Pregnant women=6g more
  • Breastfeeding women=11g more
• Uses of protein

  • Growth
  • Repair
  • Maintenance
• Low biological value (LBV)


  Low amount of essential amino acids
• Deficiencies of protein

  • Children can't grow properly
  • Easily develop infections
  • Skin and nails can't grow properly
• Protein alternatives

  • Tofu
  • Tempeh
  • TVP (textured vegetable protein)
• Protein Excess can put pressure on the liver and kidneys
• HBV Examples

  Meat, Fish, Eggs
• LBV Example


  Beans, peas, seeds