proteins

• proteins break down into amino acids and essential amino acids
• your body can make amino acids
• essential amino acids must be eaten in foods
• to build muslces, make new cell parts, and grow, the body needs essential amino acids
• protein deficiency is when a person who does not consume enough protein in their diet
• what typically happens to a person w/ protein deficiency?

  body wastes away its lean tissues and is defenseless against diseases