Complete Proteins
Jenna waters, Culinary Arts, Period 5
Complete Proteins
- a source of protein that contains all nine essential amino acids
- soybeans and animal products including lean meats, poultry, seafood, milk, cheese, and eggs have complete proteins.
- Eggs have the highest concentration of complete protein
The Roles of a Complete Protein
- Complete Proteins support growth and normal maintenance of body tissues
- Protein intake is based on age, body size, and physical state.
- Children need more protein per pound of body weight than adults because they grow so rapidly
interesting facts
- Eating too much protein can be dangerous for the body. it can stress the liver and the kidneys because they have to work extra hard.
- Insects are a cheap and sustainable source of Protein
- Protein is essential to survive
- Not all protein were created equal
- You do not need as much protein than you think you do
deficiencies & symptoms of not getting enough complete protein
- weight loss
- thinning or brittle hair
- ridges in nails
- pale skin
- skin rashes
- general weakness
- slow healing
- difficulty sleeping
- anxiety
- headache
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