*proteins are needed for muscles building and repairing worn out cells and tissues.

*muscles ,organs and even blood are made up of mostly proteins .

*if we do not eat proteins our body will not be able to repair damaged cells or build new ones

*The proteins from animal sources are know animal proteins plant

*The proteins from plant source are know as plant proteins.

*one gram of protein gives four kilo calories of energy (kcal)

*an adult needs 1 gm of protein for every kilo gram of body weight per day

*for example if shivali weight 52 kg then her protein requirement would be approximately 52 gms per day

function of proteins

.needed for making new cells in the body

.Help in repairing old and damaged cells

.Help in healing wounds.

.needed for making blood enzymes and hormones

sources

Animal sources

.meat,egg,fish poultry,milk,curd,cheese etc.

plant sources

.All cereals,pulses,d eas,soyabeen nuts especially ground nut etc.