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COMPLETE
AND
INCOMPL
ETE P
ROTEIN
S
WHAT ARE PROTEINS?
-Proteins are an essential part of any diet
-They help the body in many ways, some of which include:
- Building, maintaining, and replacing tissue in the body
- Making specialized protein molecules, such as hemoglobin
- Helps build muscle
EATING PROTEINS
- When you eat food, your body breaks down the protein into basic units called amino acids
- Amino acids are combined and reused to make the proteins your body needs to maintain itself
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
- There are many different proteins the body needs, but there are 22 that are especially important for maintaining health
- Your body can make 13 out of the 22 proteins but the other 9 can only come from your diet
- These 9 amino acids are called essential amino acids because it is essential that your get them from the foods that you eat
COMPLETE PROTEINS
- Contain all 9 essential amino acids- Mainly animal based- Can be found in meat, eggs, dairy,
poultry, fish, quinoa, buckwheat, and chia seed
INCOMPLETE PROTEINS
- Do not contain all 9 essential amino acids- Need to be eaten in combinations to become a
complete protein- Combinations such as rice and beans, spinach
and almonds, hummus and whole-grain pita
EATING MEAT
Pros:
- Easy to get all essential amino acids
- High in protein
- Tastes good
- Provides nutrition like iron, B12, and calcium
Cons:
- Meats are high in fats and cholesterol
- Can lead to cancer, heart disease, and strokes
- Unethical
VEGETARIAN/VEGANISM
Pros:
- Ethical
- Many health benefits
- Environmentally Friendly
Cons:
- Lacks all essential amino acids
- Not good for picky eaters
- Can be unhealthy if done improperly
- Social stigma (wimpy, opinionated)
DAVID CARTER- Defensive lineman for the Oakland
Raiders and powerlifter- Follows a vegan diet- Known as “The 300lb Vegan”
PATRIK BABOUMIAN
- Strongest man in Germany (2011)- Holds several world records for strength- Follows a vegan diet
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