AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts are important sources of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. This group includes plant foods and animal foods. Some meats and meat products are high in fat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein Foods include all foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products. Beans, peas, and lentils are also part of the Vegetable Group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meat and poultry are great sources of protein. They also provide lots of other nutrients your body needs, like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamins (especially B12) and essential fatty acids. So it’s a good idea to eat meat and poultry every week as part of your balanced diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Include beans in your daily meals for balanced nutrition. Beans or legumes, are one of the oldest cultivated plants and contain many important nutrients and phytochemicals. When combined with grains, they form a complete protein.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both chicken and fish are good sources of protein however, the question remains which one has the higher amount of protein. An average can of Tuna provides you with 42g of protein, while 100g of chicken leaves you with about 21g of it.