2. WHAT ARE PROTEINS?
• Proteins are compounds that consist of large
molecules composed of one or more long chains of
amino acids and are an essential part of all living
organisms. They are the structural components of
body tissues such as muscle, hair, and collagen.
3. WHAT DO PROTEINS DO?
• Proteins do most of the work in cells and are
required for the structure, function, and regulation
of the body's tissues and organs.
4. HOW DO PROTEINS EFFECT THE BODY?
• They are used to grow and repair muscles, bones,
and other body parts.
• They increase immunity.
• They balance pH value.
• They transport nutrients.
• They form Enzymes.
5. WHAT ARE THE MAIN SOURCES ON
PROTEIN?
• Fish
• Red meat
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Dairy products
6. HOW MUCH PROTEIN SHOULD YOU
TAKE IN?
• Everyone needs to consume a different amount of
protein; the exact amount depends on their weight
and calorie intake.
• Groups at a higher risk of being protein deficient
include people with eating disorders or illnesses and
elderly women.
