Protein
By: Darius Micks
definition and function
Protein is a class of nutrient that supplies energy to the body and is need to build new cell and repaired injured ones.
Major Sources
- Meat and Fish
- Eggs
- Soy
- Nuts and seeds
- Dairy
signs of lack of protein
- You’re tired when you shouldn’t be.
- You’re weak when you do strenuous activity.
- You’re flabby where you used to be muscular.
- You’re getting injured and not recovering quickly.
- Your hair is falling out.
signs of too much protein
- weight gain
- Intestinal irritation
- dehydration
- seizures
- increase in liver enzymes
- nutritional deficiencies
- risk of heart disease
- kidney problems
Acrostic
P - Protein helps the body function
R - Repairs injured cells and makes new ones
O - only 4 calories in a gram of protein
T - There are nine essential amino acids
E - eggs are a good source of protein
I - intestinal indigestion
N - Nutrients from protein are a neccessity
Facts
- Approximately 18 to 20 percent of a persons body weight is due to proteins
- Protein provides about 10 to 35 percent of calories needed everyday.
- Each gram of protein provides 4 calories
- The lifespan of proteins is only two days or less.
High protein diet helps you lose weight. Protein rich foods make you feel fuller for a long time and hence you eat less.
Site Sources
http://www.medindia.net/health_statistics/health_facts/interesting-protein-facts.htm
http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/nutrition/8-side-effects-of-too-much-protein
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/5-warning-signs/
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/four-major-sources-protein-4971.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/91587-four-major-sources-protein/