Ryan Contreras Shari Wood Lacy Zapata

 Proteins are made up of amino acids – the basic building blocks of our bodies.  Protein is a part of every cell and 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

 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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