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Proteins Proteins are composed of amino acids There are 20 amino acid 12 of these amino acids are bodies can manufacture on their own; these are known as non-essential amino acids 8 amino acids can only be derived through a proper diet; these are known as essential amino acids Most protein can be found in meat or meat alternatives such as beans or nuts Vegetarians must careful balance their food intake in order to obtain all eight essential amino acids Vegetarian Diets Type of Vegetarian Vegan Ovo Lacto-ovo Semi Description Eats only plant foods Non-animal foods plus eggs Non-animal foods plus eggs and dairy Free-range chickens and other humanely-treated animals Amino acids are made-up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen molecules Proteins perform a wide variety of functions; acting as the structural component of muscles, hair and nails Proteins also perform important roles as enzymes and hormones in the body