FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What foods are in the Protein Foods Group? 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-2: -Apart from animal meat, beans are among the highest sources of protein (which is why beans are such a crucial part of vegan and vegetarian diets). While they are both terrific sources of protein, bean protein is far more conducive to weight loss than animal protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meat proteins have three groups: myofibrillar proteins (50%–55%, mostly myosin and actin), sarcoplasmic proteins (30%–34%, mostly enzymes and myoglobin) and connective tissue (10%–15%, mostly collagen and elastin fibres embedded in mucopolysaccharides).

Detailed explanation-4: -The protein group includes all meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs, soy products, nuts, and seeds. MyPlate recommends that consumers eat a variety of foods from the protein group each week, including at least 8 ounces of seafood each week. Many foods in the protein group are high in fat and cholesterol.