Protein Topic Lean Protein Objectives Why do we

Protein

Topic: Lean Protein Objectives: • Why do we need protein? • What are essential amino acids? • What does “lean” protein mean? • What are animal and plant sources of protein? Do Now: Healthy and unhealthy fat assessment (question on final exam)

Healthy and Unhealthy Fats • Paragraph 5: Health vs. Unhealthy fats (15 points) – Identify at least 5 foods high in healthy fats and 5 foods high in unhealthy fats – Identify how unhealthy fats increase the risk of disease and how healthy fats reduce the risk of disease. – Identify a specific chronic disease associated with high consumption of unhealthy, saturated fat.

Fitness Wednesday • Capture the flag? • Field or YMCA?

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – Nearly 98% of our body atoms get replaced in a year

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – After every six months your liver replaces its cells.

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – Your stomach lining is replaced about every five days.

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – We get an entirely new skeleton in three weeks

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – Old blood cells are replaced by new ones.

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – Almost every cell present in our body is replaced after a particular time period.

Why do you need protein? • Proteins, made of amino acids, are the “building blocks” of your body. They are used for growth and repair: – When a part of your body is hurt or damaged, protein is used to repair the damage. • Example: cuts, broken bones

What are essential amino acids? • Protein is made of amino acids. • Our body uses 20 amino acids for growth and repair • 9 of those 20 are “essential amino acids” – “Essential” means that your body can not make these proteins

What does “lean” protein mean? • What does “lean” mean? • Why is it important to eat lean animal protein sources?

Sources of “lean” Protein ANIMAL SOURCES - lean meats - Skinless chicken - Boneless has less fat - low fat dairy - 1% or fat free milk - low fat yogurt - eggs - fish - seafood PLANT SOURCES - Beans - Lentils - peas - nuts/seeds - Soy products - Tofu, veggie burgers, soymilk

Protein • Why do we need protein? • What are essential amino acids? • What does “lean” protein mean? • What are animal and plant sources of protein?

Classwork 1. Paragraph 6: Lean Protein (12 points) • Identify at least 5 sources of lean protein from plants and animals and 5 sources of fatty protein sources. • Why is it important to eat lean sources of protein, especially from plants? (give at least two reasons) 2. Using your menu, underline all the lean protein sources in pink.

Homemade Popcorn • Whole Grain: Corn Kernels • Healthy Fat: Canola Oil • Heat 1 -2 TBSP canola oil in a flat bottom pot on medium high. • Add 2 -3 kernels. When they pop you know your pot is hot enough. • Add 1/3 – ½ cup corn kernels. Spread evenly on the bottom of the pan, sprinkle salt and cover. • Wait for all the kernels to pop!