Proteins
Essay Questions: Proteins Assignment
Read the following case study and answer the questions in a thorough and detailed manner. The responses to each specific question should be between 200-250 words and the course textbook must be used as a main resource in writing your response to each question.
You may also use notes taken from course presentations. Cite all definitive statements.
List the essential and nonessential amino acids and explain the difference.
What is the protein intake recommendations for youth, aging, sedentary individual and physically active individual?
For each, explain why they differ.
Explain the role proteins perform in the body.
Explain protein mobilization during physical activity, as discussed in your text book.
Case study/Articles/Readings:
Effects of physical activity on protein-energy interactions: Metabolic and nutritional considerations
Role of proteins in the body
Difference Between Essential and Nonessential Amino Acids
DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS 2015-2020 EIGHTH EDITION
