| Protein | 1444.00000000000 | Protein | Protein | P | English | Nutrition | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | NA | Digestive system | Healthy living and prevention | Caregivers
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First nations | NA | | 2013-09-27T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 8.00000000000000 | 66.0000000000000 | 213.000000000000 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>Learn about the role of protein in the body and discover good protein sources.</p> | <p>Protein is one of the main building blocks in the body and plays an important role in almost every bodily function. </p> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul><li>Protein helps build and repair cells throughout the body and helps the body digest food and produce hormones.</li>
<li>the highest sources of protein per serving are within the milk and alternatives and meat and alternatives food groups.</li>
<li>Smaller amounts of protein are also found in vegetables and grains.</li></ul> | <h2>What it does</h2><p>Among other things, protein:</p><ul><li>builds and repairs the cells in muscles, organs, bones, skin, hair and nails</li><li>helps form enzymes to digest food<br></li><li>helps the body produce hormones.</li></ul><p>Protein provides some energy, but it is not the main source of energy for the body.</p><h2>Where you will find it</h2>
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<p>Protein is found in two food groups: <strong>meat and alternatives</strong> and <strong>milk and alternatives</strong>.</p><ul><li>Foods that are highest in protein (per serving) include meat, poultry, fish, eggs and tofu.</li><li>Other good sources of protein include nuts and nut butters, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), milk, cheese, cottage cheese, soy beverages and yogurt.</li><li>You can get small amounts of protein from vegetables, from grains such as quinoa, barley and rice and from whole grain breads and pasta.</li></ul><br> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Protein | | False | | | | | | |
