NUTRITION
PROTEIN
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Question
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Corn, peas, and beans ____
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are complete proteins
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contain no protein
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lose protein when cooked
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are incomplete proteins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Beans are incomplete proteins because they are low in one key amino acid (amino acids are used by the body to build protein) called methionine. Cereal grains-including corn, rice and wheat-are high in methionine yet lack another amino acid found in beans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of incomplete proteins They include: Legumes (beans, peas, lentils). Nuts. Seeds.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jacks adds that pea protein, unlike many other plant-based proteins, is a “complete” protein similar to meat, meaning it is a source of all nine essential amino acids that are vital for maintaining a healthy, well-functioning body.
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