Organic Chemical
dietary protein
die·tar·y pro·tein [ dahy-i-ter-ee proh-teen, -tee-in ]
Subclass of:
Proteins;
Food
Definitions related to dietary proteins:
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A macronutrient which forms the major structural components of all the cells of the body. They can function as enzymes, membrane carriers, and hormones.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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Proteins obtained from foods; they are the main source of the essential amino acids.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Protein is in every cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and skin. We get proteins in our diet from meat, dairy products, nuts, and certain grains and beans. Proteins from meat and other animal products are complete proteins. This means they supply all of the amino acids the body can't make on its own. Most plant proteins are incomplete. You should eat different types of plant proteins every day to get all of the amino acids your body needs. It is important to get enough dietary protein. You need to eat protein every day, because your body doesn't store it the way it stores fats or carbohydrates. How much you need depends on your age, sex, health, and level of physical activity. Most Americans eat enough protein in their diet.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Proteins obtained from foods. They are the main source of the ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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