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Proteins-Alwyn - Coggle Diagram
Proteins-Alwyn
Types of amino acids
Non-essential
need not be obtained from food
can be produced by our body
Essential
need to obtain from food
cannot be produced by our body
Types of proteins
Low biological value
obtained from plant sources except soya beans
lack some essential amino acids
High biological value
can be obtained from animal sources and soya beans
contain all the essential amino acids
Food sources
Plant
Legumes
Nuts
Animal
Egg
Seafood
excessive
high risk of obesity
high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Recommended daily intake
three servings of meat and alternatives
0.8g of proteins per kg of body weight
insufficient intake
loss of muscle mass
poor wound healing
Functions
maintain a healthy immune system
Growth , repair and maintenance of body cells
