What is a simple definition of Protein?
Proteins are made up of large biomolecules which are long chain of
amino acids. They are essential for living organism. They serve as a structural
component of cells and tissues. Protein also does catalyze biochemical
reactions, transmitting signals within and between cells. In order to have Proper
function of the body proteins are must for our diet.
What is
protein food?
Protein enriched food are called protein food. They are important
macronutrient required by the body. Tissue growth, maintenance, repair functions
done by protein.
Following are some protein rich foods
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Meat:
lamb, chicken
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Fish:
salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab
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Egg
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Dairy
products such as milk, cheese yogurt
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Legumes
such as beans lentils chickpeas
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Nuts and seeds:
almonds, peanut, chia seeds
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Soy
products including tofu
We need to ensure that
necessary protein requirement is consumed in order to function the body smoothly.
The amount of protein requirement is depending
on age, sex, body weight and activity level.
Protein Definition in biochemistry
In biochemistry, proteins
are considered as complex biomolecules consists of one or more long chain of
amino acids. The shape and functions of protein is determined by the sequence
of amino acids in a protein chain