Ryan ContrerasShari WoodLacy Zapata

Proteins are made up of aminoacids – the basic building blocksof our bodies.

Protein is a part of every celland every organ in our bodies.

When we eat food, our bodies break down the proteins into amino acids which are used to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs.

Protein is essential because it builds up, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body.

Every cell of our body is made up of protein -- muscles, organs, and immune system.

Our body uses protein to make hemoglobin, enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters.

Proteins make up antibodies that help protect your body from disease.

BUILDING BLOCKS Bones Muscles Cartilage Skin Blood Hormones Enzymes Vitamins

FUNCTIONS OF B VITAMINS

Release Energy Nervous System

Function Help form red blood

cells Build Tissues

VITAMINS AND MINERALS Vitamin E helps protect Vitamin A and

essential fatty acids from oxidation Iron carries oxygen in the blood and

prevents anemia Magnesium helps build bones and

releases energy from muscles Zinc helps the immune system function

properly

NON-ANIMAL PROTEINS

Boosts monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids

Some polyunsaturated fats must come from diet because the body cannot produce them.

EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) are found in some fish

Nuts are a good source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids.

NUTRIENTS FROM PROTEIN

Vitamin E Iron Zinc Magnesium B Vitamins:

▪ Niacin▪ Thiamin▪ Riboflavin▪ B6

High in saturated fats Beef Pork Lamb Sausage

Cholesterol from Animal Sources

It is recommended that 10%-35% of our daily calories should come from protein.

Source for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) reference and RDAs: Institute of Medicine (IOM) Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. This report may be accessed via www.nap.edu*

Complete proteins provide all the essential amino acids our bodies need.

They include animal-based foods: - Meat - Milk - Poultry - Eggs - Fish - Cheese

Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the essential amino acids.

They include vegetable-based foods: - Grains - Legumes/Beans - Nuts/Seeds

Complete proteins can be made by combining complementary proteins.

Suggested combinations: Peanut butter on whole-wheat bread Rice and beans Cereal and milk

Students will select or be assigned a protein food source and develop and design a healthy protein food advertisement or promotional campaign.

Students will brainstorm favorite food products and how they are advertised on television, radio, magazines, and billboards.

Working in small groups students will research their assigned food and develop a way to advertise and promote the food product.

Presentations will include: Why the food is a good source of protein Health benefits of eating the protein food product A student created logo, label, slogan, or jingle to

promote their product Each group will be responsible for creating one of

the following:▪ a script for a television or radio commercial▪ a magazine advertisement▪ a billboard advertisement

Students will present their advertisements or commercials to the class

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