 Proteins are macromolecules formed by amino

acids

 Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to

building muscle mass.

 Protein makes up about 15 percent of a

person’s body weight.
 transport materials across membranes

 catalyze chemical reactions

 organize DNA

 support the movement of materials within a

cell

 drive movement of the entire cell

 Energy production

 Transport proteins carry substances

throughout your bloodstream

 It helps repair and build your body’s tissues

 proteins also maintain proper pH and fluid

balance.
 meats
 dairy products
 nuts
 legumes
 seeds
 wholegrain cereal and wheat products
 cardiovascular disease

 blood vessel disorders

 liver and kidney injuries

 Proteins are made up of chains of smaller
chemicals called amino acids.
 The human body cannot store amino acids, so
it must be supplied daily from the foods we
eat.
 Very high protein diets combined with very
low carbohydrate intakes are not
recommended.
 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/
healthyliving/protein
 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/functi
ons-of-protein#section2
 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles
/322825.php#takeaway
 https://www.livescience.com/53044-
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