PROTEIN

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2Next to water, it is the most abundant source inour body

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PROTEINUsed for building, maintaining and repairing muscle, skin, blood, and other tissues4

5Very little protein is used as fuel when caloric supply is adequate

The best fuel choices are carbohydrates and fats

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7Part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our body

These proteins break down and need to be replaced

Protein from food (amino acids) replaces them

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MONKEYS EAT PROTEIN

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CATS DONT!

10AMINO ACIDSBuilding blocks of Protein

20 join together to make all different proteins

10 are essentialmust get from foods (body cannot make)11AMINO ACIDSComplete proteinfood that provides ALL 10 essential Amino Acids

Animal Sources such as12

Dairy Products

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FISH

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POULTRY

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EGGS

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MEAT18AMINO ACIDSIncomplete proteinfood that is low in one or more essential amino acids

Complementary proteinsIncomplete protein foods that are combined together to consume all 10 essential amino acidsExample: Rice and Beans19

20INCOMPLETE PROTEIN SOURCESBeans

Nuts

Nut butters

Grains

Peas

Soy products (tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers). 21RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCEIn general, protein should consist of 10-35% of total calories

Girls 14-18 = 46 grams/dayBoys 14-18 = 52 grams/day

1 cup of milk8 grams of protein A 3-ounce piece of meat21 grams of protein 1 cup of dry beans16 grams of protein An 8-ounce container of yogurt11 grams of protein

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HEY KIDS, EAT PROTEIN TO LOOK LIKE ME!23