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Proteins

Proteins. Thato & Connor. What is the function?. Proteins are the building blocks of living things They are responsible for the growth and repair of body cells and tissue. Main food sources. The 3 main food sources of Protein are: Fish Eggs (especially egg whites) Nuts and Seeds.

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Proteins

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  1. Proteins Thato & Connor

  2. What is the function? • Proteins are the building blocks of living things • They are responsible for the growth and repair of body cells and tissue

  3. Main food sources • The 3 main food sources of Protein are: • Fish • Eggs (especially egg whites) • Nuts and Seeds

  4. Chemical Composition of Proteins • Known as Polypeptides and are composed of Amino Acids • Molecular Formula of amino acid: NH2CHRCOOH

  5. Recommended Daily Intake • RDI for men: 0.75g/kg • RDI for women: 0.84g/kg • And RDI for pregnant and breast feeding women/older than 70 years: 1g/kg

  6. Questions • What are proteins also known as? • What are proteins mainly composed of?

  7. Answers • Polypeptides • Amino Acids

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