Protein

• Functions of protein in the body: (GERM)

  • Growth
  • Energy (secondary source)
  • Repair
  • Maintenance
• What is a High Biological Value protein?

  A protein that contains all of the essential amino acids that the body cannot make itself
• What is a low biological value protein?

  A protein that only contains a few of the essential amino acids
• What are some sources or protein?

  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Cheese
• Symptoms of protein deficiency:

  • Poor growth
  • Hair loss
  • Muscle loss
• Symptoms of excess protein:

  • Weight gain
• What is protein complementation?


  Combining LBV foods to form a HBV meal
• What are some protein alternatives?

  Soya, Mycoprotein, Tofu