Protein
What is a Protein
Protein is a macronutrient molecule
What are some dairy products that contains Protein?
Protein can be found in dairy products such as cheese, milk and yogurt.
What does protein help build in your body?
Protein helps your body build muscle tissue and repair any damage that occurs in the body.
Protein exists in almost how many cells in your body?
every trillion cells in our body.
Protein are vitals for cellular metabolism. True or False
TRUE
Protein is made of building blocks called what?
Amino Acids
Give some other examples of foods that contain Protein.
beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, pork, veal, and fish.
Why is a high protein diet essential?
A high-protein diet is essential in keeping your bones, skin, and hair strong and healthy.
What protein function helps regulates blood sugar levels
Insulin
Does Protein help with weight? How
proteins aid in weight management and help with the feeling of fullness.
How many different proteins make who you are?
10,000 different proteins
Where can be Protein found in the human body?
Protein is found in muscle, bone, skin, hair, and every other body part or tissue.
It is also essential for cell growth and development because protein consists of amino acids that help with _________ in our body.
protein synthesis
Each gram of protein provides how many calories
4
What diseases does Protein prevent us from?
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, premature death, and bone health.
“It is common for healthy adults in the U.S. and most other developed countries to have a protein deficiency.” True or False
False
What are some plant based protein sources
beans, dried peas, lentils, soybeans, nuts, and seeds
What role does Protein have in our Immune System?
Protein can build a stronger immune system by helping the body produce antibodies that help fight off infections and illness.
What protein play a critical role in the immune system by identifying and neutralizing foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses
Antibodies,
When fats and carbs are lacking, what does protein provide?
Energy
It is generally recommended that adults get a minimum of __ grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight
2 grams
Where does Protein get stored in the body?
In Fat cells
What role does Protein have in our PH?
It helps maintain proper PH by acting as buffers. they can absorb or release hydrogen ions to keep the body's PH stable.
It is generally recommended that adults get a minimum of __ grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight
0.8 grams
Protein produces enzymes and hormones, how does that help the body?
It helps regulate processes like digestion and metabolism