Protein Protein n Energyyielding nutrient n Should make
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+ Protein
+ Protein n Energy-yielding nutrient – ______________ n Should make up about 10 -35% of your diet n ____________ n Building blocks of protein molecules n Allow our body to obtain energy and recover our muscles n Proteins are made up of combinations of 20 different amino acids n Essential and Non-Essential
+ Amino Acids n n ____________ n Body cannot make these n Need to get these from your diet ___________ n Body can make these
+ Functions of Protein n n ________________________ n Need to form the structure of muscles, organs, skin, blood, hair n Protein is used to make new tissues as the body grows Make important compounds n n Help cause chemical reactions in the body such as the breakdown of carbs and fats Regulate mineral and fluid balance
+ Functions of Proteins (cont. ) n Maintain acid-base balance n n Maintain the correct level of acidity in body Carry vital substances n Carry throughout the body n n Ex. Carries fats throughout the blood stream ____________________ n 4 calories per gram n When protein is used for energy, it cannot be used for building cells or other functions
+ Sources of Protein n n __________ n Beef, poultry, fish n Eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt __________ n Grains, nuts, seeds, legumes n Legumes – peanuts, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, chick peas, soy beans
+ Complete and Incomplete Proteins Complete Incomplete n All essential amino acids are present n Missing 1 or more essential amino acids n High Quality n n _________________________ ___ n Ex. Legumes, Almonds n Ex. Beef, Chicken
+ How Can I get all essential amino acids if I am a vegetarian? ? n ___________________ n 2 or more incomplete proteins that combine to make all essential amino acids n n You MUST eat them together! General Rule: Combine grains, nuts, or seeds with any type of legume n Example _______________
+ Vegetarianism n Vegetarian – eating a diet consumed completely OR largely with plant foods n Why become a vegetarian? n _________________________ n Socioeconomic reasons n n Environmental reasons n n Wasteful Grazing animals use a lot of water and energy Humanitarian
+ Types of Vegetarians n _______________________ n n Can eat milk and cheese but NO meats, fish, poultry, or eggs Lacto-ovo vegetarians n n Completely plant based, eat no foods from animal sources Can eat dairy products and eggs but NO meats, poultry, or fish Semi-vegetarians n Eat all dairy products and little to no red meats
