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Protein

What are proteins? What do they do for us? Did you know that proteins isn't just meat? Tofu has protein as well! In this lesson you will learn what proteins are and will be able to identify different foods that contain proteins.

 

Lesson overview:

  • Proteins are building blocks of the body

  • Purpose of protein is for body regulation and build muscle

  • Animal sources vs plant sources

  • Other sources of protein include rice, tofu, beans, and nuts 

  • Portion size of protein 

  • Fried chicken or grilled chicken?

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