Question

essential amino acids can be defined best as ○ amino acids consumed through beans and nuts○ amino acids the body doesnt need to perform daily tasks○ amino acids the body cant produce○ the amino acids found in fatty foodwhen a protein contains all of the essential amino acids it can be defined as 2 points○ complete○ incomplete○ low quality○ fullprotein provides the body with __________calories per gram. *2 points○ 4○ 8○ 9○ 2

Explanation:

1. Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, so they must be obtained from the diet.
2. A protein that contains all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts is classified as a complete protein.
3. Macronutrient calorie content: protein provides 4 calories per gram, carbohydrates also provide 4, while fats provide 9.

Answer:

1. amino acids the body can't produce
2. Complete
3. 4