HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Excluding water and fat, the human body is made up almost entirely of protein. Protein is the main component of muscles, bones, organs, skin, and nails. Excluding water, muscles are composed of about 80% protein, making this nutrient especially important for athletes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins are made up of long chains of molecules called amino acids, named like this because they are made up of amines and acids. These are often referred to as the fundamental ‘building blocks’ of all proteins.