HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein is needed for growth and repair of body tissues and is especially important for healthy muscles and bones, particularly for children. Good food sources of protein are meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, nuts and soya, beans, peas and lentils. Smaller amounts are also found in grains and cereals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Satellite cells remain associated with muscle fibres after birth and are responsible for muscle growth and repair throughout life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary protein is required to promote growth, repair damaged cells and tissue, synthesize hormones, and for a variety of metabolic activities.