Protein, the Builder.

WHAT does protein build?

• your energy

• amino acids

• your cells and muscles

• your food sources

What are proteins made of?

• Meat

• Carbohydrates

• Amino Acids

• Cells and Tissues

Which foods have a lot of protein? (More than 1!)

• Dairy- milk and cheese

• Vegetables- carrots and spinach

• Nuts and Beans

• Meat- fish and pork

The 2 sources of proteins are...

(a source is where something is made or found)

• Animal and Plant

• Simple and Complex

• Sugar and Simple

• Vegetarian and Vegan

All of these are Plant proteins except one.

• Tofu and soy milk

• Peanut butter

• Garbanzo bean

• Pasta

All of these are carbohydrates, but only 2 are full of protein!

• Whole corn

• Cucumber

• Flour tortilla

• sunflower seeds

Ok, so if plant proteins include nuts, beans, and grains, write 2-3 SPECIFIC ones (or meals) YOU eat

Proteins are builders! In fact, ALL plant proteins

• Are FULL of fat, but it's a healthy fat

• Are LOW calorie- they won't fill you up.

• are a SEED- they can be planted to create a new life!

check any/ all of the Animal proteins

• BBQ ribs

• Cheese

• Protein bar

• Fish tacos

When you bite into an egg or a piece of chicken, you bite into... (choose 2)

• Stugars and starches

• fat and protein

• bone and water

• tissue and muscle