Protein Presentation
Transcript: LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS Mira and McKenna Protein in Your Body Basics Your body uses amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to build and repair tissues, muscles, and bones. Protein can also be used as an energy source, but it can turn to fat Diet How Much Protein? -Protein for girls is 46 grams per day. -Protein for boys is 52 grams per day. Incomplete VS Complete Complete VS Incomplete Complete proteins have all 9 essential proteins whereas incomplete still have the essential proteins just not all 9. Nutrients Nutrients in Protein - Vitamin C - Vitamin A - Zinc - Iron - Calcium - Folate Proteins Animal Protein Examples of animal scources of protein are fish, eggs, and red meat. Examples of plant scources are beans, greens, lentils, and nut butter Ground meats, and eggs should be cooked at about 160°F, poultry to about 165°F, and steaks that are fresher should be cooked to about 145°F. Serving Sizes (animal and plant) The main nutriens in found in animal sources of protein are Vitamin B12, and the minerals Iron and Zinc. Vegeterian Choices Vegetarain Tofu is made of dry soy beans being soaked in water. Tofu is usaully eaten with rice and noodles. Egg has one of the most complete proetins because it contains all 9 essential proteins. Vegeterian= doesn't eat any products of meat, fish, or shellfish. Vegan= avoiding foods that are from animals. Vegeterian recepies with lots of protein= -Egg ramen -Veggie frittatas -Bean tacos -and more! Vegan foods Vegan Food Vegeterian VS Vegan Tofu Vegan food high in protein = -Roasted Corn -Veggies Vegetarian Food Extras Animal Proteins Although animal foods are very healthy for getting all essential proteins, a high diet of animal foods can increase your risk of heart diesease Vegan recipe high in protein: Roasted corn and veggies. All Sources Used Citations SLIDE TWO - Proteins. -Healthline -Dr Lam -Picture -Science Direct - Vegan Meals -Picture - Cooking Temperatures SLIDE ONE -Protein in your body -Diet -Picture -Incomplete VS complete -Picture -Nutrients SLIDE FOUR -Unhealthy healthy animal foods -Vegan Food SLIDE THREE -Egg -Tofu -Recipes -Picture -Vegetarian -Vegan -Picture vegetarian Food -Picture -Vegan Food