NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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What is the primary function of PROTEINS
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Growth and repair of body tissues
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Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air
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Stored Energy
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Triggers chemical reactions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Protein helps repair and build your body’s tissues. It drives metabolic reactions, maintains pH and fluid balance, and keeps the immune system strong. It also transports and stores nutrients and can act as an energy source.
Detailed explanation-2: -Protein is a nutrient used to make and repair our body cells (like blood and muscle cells). About 1/2 of your dry body weight is protein.
Detailed explanation-3: -The protein acts as a chemical messenger for the interaction between cells, tissues, and organs. Regeneration and creation of DNA molecules are done with the help of proteins. Receptors are made up of proteins that help in the interaction of a cell with other cells and the external environment.
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