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Builds,
repairs and maintains body tissue
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Produces
enzymes that are used in certain chemical
reactions within the body
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You
need more protein during growth period (ie.
childhood, pregnancy, and lactation)
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Amino
Acids are produced by the body and added to
the diet through food intake. When combined,
they will provide your diet with complete
proteins
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Less
efficient use of calories than carbs
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Excess
consumption of protein leads to fat storage,
increase production of urea in the body which
can lead to dehydration and increased/overworked
kidney function
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Supplements
have not been proven to enhance athletic performance
and can be very expensive
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15%
of total caloric intake
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Endurance
athletes: 1-1.5 grams/kg or .45-.7 g/lb of
body weight
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Athletes:
no scientific proof that there is a requirement
for excess protein or that excess protein
will lead to enhanced muscle development/training
performance.
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Daily
needs: 4-.9 grams/lb based on body weight
and also depends on activity and fitness level
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Complete
- contain all of the essential amino acids
Examples: cheese, eggs. fish, meat, milk and
poultry
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Incomplete
- do not contain all of the essential amino
acids however can be combined with other incomplete
proteins to form complete protein. Examples:
grains, legumes, nuts, vegetables and other
plant derived foods
Click
on www.mypyramid.gov
to view proper nutrition guidelines based on
your age, sex and activity level.
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