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Proteins are a Large biomolecule or
macromolecule.
 Proteins consist of one or more long chains
of amino acid residues.
 There are 20 types of amino acids that make
protein.
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There are 20 types of amino acids that make
protein.
 Proteins do most of the work in cells.
 Your body uses proteins to make
hemoglobin.
 Your muscles, your organs, and your
immune system are all made of protein.
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All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood,
beans and peas, eggs, processed soy
products, nuts, and seeds are considered
part of the Protein Foods Group
Boys between 14-18 years old should eat
about 6.5 ounces of protein daily.
 Girls between 14-18 years old should eat
about 5 ounces on protein daily
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Frying protein foods add on more calories
than if you bake them.
 Low fat milk is a good source of protein
 The food with the most protein per calorie is
Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc)
 The food with the second most protein per
calorie is surprisingly…Cheese
 Little do people know that Tofu and Yogurt
also have protein.
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A protein supplemented group had an
average of 33% fewer total medical visits
 Proteins also lead to 28% fewer visits due to
bacterial/viral infections
 Proteins lead to 37% fewer visits due to
muscle/joint problems
 Proteins also lead to 83% fewer visits due to
heat exhaustion
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Proteins may also help reduce blood
pressure.
 Proteins also help reduce diastolic blood
pressure in overweight individuals
 Proteins also appear to have a blood glucose
and/or insulin lowering effect.
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90% of allergic responses are caused by milk,
eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish/shellfish which
are all proteins.
 If a person consumes excessive amounts of
protein each day, their bodies will store the
fat they do not use which can lead to
multiple health problems.
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Depending on the amount of dietary proteins
someone consumes could lead to chronic
disease.
 Proteins in foods and the environment are
responsible for allergies.
 High intakes of protein can lead to gout, an
arthritic joint problem.
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People that don’t eat enough protein might
not produce enough amino acids.
 A high protein diet can lead to the growth of
kidney stones.
 Eating large amounts of red meat could lead
to cardiovascular disease.
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