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Protein

Ryan Contreras Shari Wood Lacy Zapata. Protein. What is protein?. Proteins are made up of amino acids – the basic building blocks of our bodies. Protein is a part of every cell and every organ in our bodies.

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Protein

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  1. Ryan Contreras Shari Wood Lacy Zapata Protein

  2. What is protein? • Proteins are made up of amino acids – the basic building blocks of our bodies. • Protein is a part of every cell and every organ in our bodies. • When we eat food, our bodies break down the proteins into amino acids which are used to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs.

  3. Why do we need protein? • Protein is essential because it builds up, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. • Every cell of our body is made up of protein -- muscles, organs, and immune system. • Our body uses protein to make hemoglobin, enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters. • Proteins make up antibodies that help protect your body from disease.

  4. How Protein Helps You Building blocks Functions of B Vitamins Release Energy Nervous System Function Help form red blood cells Build Tissues • Bones • Muscles • Cartilage • Skin • Blood • Hormones • Enzymes • Vitamins

  5. More About Protein Vitamins and minerals • Vitamin E helps protect Vitamin A and essential fatty acids from oxidation • Iron carries oxygen in the blood and prevents anemia • Magnesium helps build bones and releases energy from muscles • Zinc helps the immune system function properly

  6. Benefits of Protein Non-animal Proteins Nutrients from protein Vitamin E Iron Zinc Magnesium B Vitamins: Niacin Thiamin Riboflavin B6 • Boosts monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids • Some polyunsaturated fats must come from diet because the body cannot produce them. • EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) are found in some fish • Nuts are a good source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids.

  7. Problems with Animal Protein • High in saturated fats • Beef • Pork • Lamb • Sausage • Cholesterol from Animal Sources

  8. How much protein do I need? • It is recommended that 10%-35% of our daily calories should come from protein. Source for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) reference and RDAs: Institute of Medicine (IOM) Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. This report may be accessed via www.nap.edu*

  9. Complete Proteins • Complete proteins provide all the essential amino acids our bodies need. • They include animal-based foods: - Meat - Milk - Poultry - Eggs - Fish - Cheese

  10. Incomplete Proteins • Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the essential amino acids. • They include vegetable-based foods: - Grains - Legumes/Beans - Nuts/Seeds

  11. Complementary Proteins • Complete proteins can be made by combining complementary proteins. • Suggested combinations: • Peanut butter on whole-wheat bread • Rice and beans • Cereal and milk

  12. Got Advertising? • Students will select or be assigned a protein food source and develop and design a healthy protein food advertisement or promotional campaign. • Students will brainstorm favorite food products and how they are advertised on television, radio, magazines, and billboards. • Working in small groups students will research their assigned food and develop a way to advertise and promote the food product.

  13. Food Advertisements

  14. Got Advertising? • Presentations will include: • Why the food is a good source of protein • Health benefits of eating the protein food product • A student created logo, label, slogan, or jingle to promote their product • Each group will be responsible for creating one of the following: • a script for a television or radio commercial • a magazine advertisement • a billboard advertisement • Students will present their advertisements or commercials to the class

  15. Resources Buller, Laura. (2005). Food. New York: Dorling Kindersley. Taylor-Butler, Christine. (2008). The Food Pyramid. New York: Children’s Press. Protein. (2009). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html Learning About Proteins. (2009). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Kids Health Web site: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/protein.html Protein: Moving Closer to Center Stage. (2009) Retrieved April 3, 2009 from Harvard School of Public Health Web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html

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