PROTEIN PROJECT

FUNCTIOIN THE BODY

• Thyroid hormones regulates body metabolism
• Proteins that fight the invaders
• Protein enzymes help the chemical reaction
• Fluid valance: regulates mineral and fluid balance in the body

COMPLETE PROTEIN

• A complete protein ( or whole protein ) is a source of protein that contains an adequate proportion of,all nine of the essential amino acids necessary for the dietary needs of humans or other animals
• Red meat, sea food, dairy, eggs

INCOMPLETE PROTEIN

• Incomplete Proteins. Plant foods are considered incomplete proteins because they are low or lacking in one or more of the amino acids we need to build cells.
• Nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables

COMPLEMENTARY PROTEINS

• Combining two or more foods with incomplete proteins, to form complementary proteins, can provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids.
• Beans, rice, peanut butter sandwiches, pizza