proteins

• Protein is a macronutrient.
• Proteins has many benefits in the body.

  
  

  growth and repair.

  
  

  repair and maintain foods.

  
  

  build enzymes and hormones.

  
  

  defend body. (antibodies)

  
  

  secondary source of energy.

  
  

  build cell membranes.
• Every age need different amount of protein each day.

  children 1-3 13g each day.

  children 4-8 19g each day.

  children 9-13 34g each day.

  children 14-18 46g each day.