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                                       -      Proteins –

What are the basic functions of proteins?

—Tissue building – anabolism

—Cell functioning- as enzymes

- Body functioning- as hormones – 90% made by proteins

-   Immune function, especially glutamine

-Energy source (very little contributor)

How much protein do we need in our diet?

What is protein made of..?

A protein is created when two, 3, 4, 10 or more amino acids link and form a peptide bond

All amino acids are a complex chemical structure containing:

-Carbon

-Hydrogen

-Oxygen

-Nitrogen

-Essential amino acids

            (1) 9 for children

            (2) 8 for normal adult 

                        - Adult can make histidine

-Nonessential amino acid

            (1) 11 for children

            (2) 11 for normal adult

Complete proteins or higher quality proteins:

            -            Foods containing all of the essential amino acids

Incomplete proteins or a lower-quality protein:

            -            Lacks of one or more essential amino acids.

            -            All plant products are incomplete proteins.