Padlet Assignment: Protein by Mrs. Homan https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm en-us 2018-05-29 13:58:41 UTC 2026-03-17 15:28:57 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. INTRO homankr https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264263515 Welcome to our Padlet about Protein! We are going to be learning about what protein does for our bodies, what foods are high in protein, and about the different types of proteins.

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•The main function of protein is to build and repair body tissues.

•You must eat protein daily to replace the wear and tear on the body tissues.

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•There are 9 essential amino acids, 11 nonessential amino acids.

•Essential means that your body MUST have them. You have to get these through food.

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]]> 2018-05-29 15:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264280203 5. TWO CATEGORIES OF PROTEIN: INCOMPLETE PROTEIN homankr https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264308258 •Incomplete proteins do NOT contain all of the essential amino acids.

•Incomplete proteins come from plant food sources.  

Examples of incomplete proteins could 
a. Grains
b. Beans
c. Nuts/Seeds
d. Rice
e. Wheat

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]]> 2018-05-29 16:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264308258 4. TWO CATEGORIES OF PROTEIN: COMPLETE PROTEIN homankr https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264308590 •Complete proteins contain all 9 of the essential amino acids.

•Complete proteins usually come from animal food sources. All animal food (meat) is a complete protein.

•Examples: Complete proteins from animal sources:
a. Meat
b. Dairy
c. Fish
d. Poultry

•Examples: Complete proteins from plant sources:
a. Tofu/tempeh (soybeans)
b. Quinoa
c. Hemp seed
d. Chia seed

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•Examples include:   
a. Beans and Rice
b. Peanut Butter and Whole Wheat Toast
c. Pitas and hummus
d. Bean Soup with a Wheat Roll


**The foods do NOT necessarily have to be eaten together at the exact same time. A few hours apart is fine.

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]]> 2018-05-29 16:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264310599 7. MYPLATE TIPS TO REMEMBER homankr https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264322224 •Choose lean or low-fat meat and poultry. 

•Select some seafood that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, sardines, anchovies, herring, Pacific oysters, and Atlantic and Pacific mackerel.

•Processed meats such as ham, sausage, frankfurters, and luncheon or deli meats have added sodium. Check the Nutrition Facts label to help limit sodium intake. 

•Choose unsalted nuts and seeds to keep sodium intake low.

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]]> 2018-05-29 17:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264322224 REFERENCES homankr https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264327100 2018-05-29 17:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/homankr/ej46lfzj6gwm/wish/264327100