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Protein in diet
Posted in: Nutrition | Viewed 270 times
By: Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by David C. Dugda
Protein in dietProteins are complex organic compounds. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. FunctionEvery cell in the human body contains protein. It is a major part of the skin, muscles, organs, and glands. Protein is also …(continue reading)…Expanding the Understanding of Protein
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By: Dietary Reference Intakes, Institute of Medicine, The National Academies Press, 2006
URL: http://www.enc-online.org/publications/brochures/ENC_ProteinBrochure_R6_Pages.pdf
Expanding the Understanding of ProteinIncomplete vs. Complete Proteins
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By: bodyforlife2.com
URL: http://www.bodyforlife2.com/incompletprotein.htm
Animal Protein Versus Vegetable ProteinIn general, animal proteins (meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs) are considered good sources of complete proteins. Complete proteins contain ample amounts of all essential amino acids. Food for ThoughtGelatin is the only animal protein that …(continue reading)…Page 1 of 1 pages