ALL ABOUT PROTEIN
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSUME PROTEIN?
Protein can't be stored in the body.
Protein is a vital nutrient that plays a major functional and structural role in all cells of the body.
WHAT IS PROTEIN?
Protein is an essential nutrient made of amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids, 9 of which must be supplied by the diet (“essential”) and the remaining 11 are made by the body (“non-essential”).
Unlike carbohydrates and fat, protein cannot be stored in the body; it's important to consume protein with each meal/ snack to get the protein you need every day!
PROTEIN HAS MANY DIVERSE ROLES IN THE BODY
Protein has different roles in the body making it a vital nutrient.
A key is a component of muscles, bones, hair, and nails
A major functional and structural part of all cells in the body
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