Match the following with the descriptions below.

A. Protein equilibrium
B. Nonessential amino acids
C. Marasmus
D. Complementary proteins
E. Kwashiorkor
F. Edema
G. Complete protein
H. Essential amino acids
I. Limiting amino acid
J. Incomplete protein


A. A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein losses
B. Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts
C. A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy
D. Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids
E. A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needs
F. A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces
G. Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids
H. Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the diet
I. The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needs
J. Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids

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