2. Contents…….
• What is a protein?
• protein location in body
• Sources of protein
• Types of protein&structure
• The Art of Protein Synthesis
• Why is protein important?
• How much protein do I need?
3. What is a protein?
• A protein is a naturally occurring,
extremely complex substance that consists
of amino acid residues joined by peptide
bonds. Proteins are present in all living
organisms and include many essential
biological compounds such as enzymes,
hormones, and antibodies.
4. protein location in body
• Protein is found throughout the body—in
muscle, bone, skin, hair, and virtually every
other body part or tissue. It makes up the
enzymes that power many chemical
reactions and the hemoglobin that carries
oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000
different proteins make you what you are
and keep you that way.
5. Sources of protein
Seafood Skinless, white-meat poultry meat Eggs
Legumes Plant&fruit
Nuts Diary products
6. Types of protein
• Structural. The largest class of proteins are structural
proteins. ...
• Storage. Storage proteins house critical elements that
your cells need. ...
• Hormonal. Hormonal proteins act as chemical
messengers. ...
• Enzyme. Enzymes serve as biological catalysts
needed for chemical reactions. ...
• Immunoglobulins. Your body must protect itself
from invaders and other foreign substances
Immunoglobulins serve this purpose. ...
7. The Art of Protein Synthesis
This amazing artwork shows a process that takes place in the cells of all living things:
(production of proteins)
it actually consists of two processes
transcription translation
eukaryotic cells:
takes place in the nucleus
DNA RNA mRNA
ribosome in the cytoplasm . During translation, the
genetic code in mRNA is read
and used to make a protein
8. .
• These two processes are summed up by the central dogma of molecular biology
DNA → RNA → Protein
9. Why is protein important?
• First thing’s first. Why is protein essential for your health?
• “A diet that’s high in protein can help lower blood pressure, decrease your risk of developing diabetes, help
you lose weight and build muscle,” says Hopsecger.
• Here are some other reasons why protein is important. Protein:
• Oxygenates red blood cells, helping to supply your body with nutrients.
• Regulates hormones.
• Aids in digestion.
• Speeds up exercise recovery and injury.
10. How much protein do I need?
Age Protein RDA
child aged 1–3 13 g
child aged 4–8 19 g
child aged 9–13 34 g
female teen aged 14–18 46 g
male teen aged 14–18 52 g
female adult aged 19+ 46 g
male adult aged 19+ 56 g
The FDA recommend that adults consume 50 grams
(g) of protein a day, as part of a 2,000-calorie diet. A
person’s daily value may be higher or lower depending
on their calorie intake.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015–
2020Trusted Source provide the following
recommended daily amounts (RDA) for protein by sex
and age group: