Chapter 17, Problem 25QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The food type a vegetarian who eats rice in every meal should include in order to consume all the necessary amino acids is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

In the diet of human beings, $9$ out of $20$ amino acids must be present ( $\text{His}$ , $\text{Ile}$ , $\text{Leu}$ , $\text{Lys}$ , $\text{Met}$ , $\text{Phe}$ , $\text{Thr}$ , $\text{Trp}$ , and $\text{Val}$ ). These are essential amino acids. Other $11$ amino acids which are produced by the human body itself are non-essential amino acids.