Download Complete and incomplete Proteins

WHAT ARE PROTEINS?
-Proteins are an essential part of any diet
-They help the body in many ways, some of which
include:
- Building, maintaining, and replacing tissue in the
body
- Making specialized protein molecules, such as
hemoglobin
- Helps build muscle
EATING PROTEINS
- When you eat food, your body breaks down the
protein into basic units called amino acids
- Amino acids are combined and reused to
make the proteins your body needs to maintain
itself
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
- There are many different proteins the body needs, but
there are 22 that are especially important for
maintaining health
- Your body can make 13 out of the 22 proteins but the
other 9 can only come from your diet
- These 9 amino acids are called essential amino acids
because it is essential that your get them from the
foods that you eat
COMPLETE PROTEINS
- Contain all 9 essential amino acids
- Mainly animal based
- Can be found in meat, eggs, dairy, poultry, fish,
quinoa, buckwheat, and chia seed
INCOMPLETE PROTEINS
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Do not contain all 9 essential amino acids
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Need to be eaten in combinations to become a complete protein
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Combinations such as rice and beans, spinach and almonds,
hummus and whole-grain pita
EATING MEAT
Pros:
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Easy to get all essential amino acids
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High in protein
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Tastes good
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Provides nutrition like iron, B12, and calcium
Cons:
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Meats are high in fats and cholesterol
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Can lead to cancer, heart disease, and strokes
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Unethical
VEGETARIAN/VEGANISM
Pros:
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Ethical
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Many health benefits
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Environmentally Friendly
Cons:
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Lacks all essential amino acids
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Not good for picky eaters
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Can be unhealthy if done improperly
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Social stigma (wimpy, opinionated)
DAVID CARTER
- Defensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders and
powerlifter
- Follows a vegan diet
- Known as “The 300lb Vegan”
PATRIK BABOUMIAN
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Strongest man in Germany (2011)
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Holds several world records for strength
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Follows a vegan diet