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List of daily foods for protein and nutrient content

Ever wonder why protein is very important for children? It is because of growth, of course. Children need a lot of protein sources to keep up with good and stable growth and to keep healthy.

The main function of protein is actually for tissue maintenance and growth. Proteins are also needed for the formation of enzymes, antibodies, and hormones and other substances that regulate body process. If we were to stop eating protein, our body would start to break down muscle for its needs within a day or so. The Japanese originally was not a popular consumer of high protein products but recent studies has shown that the growth rate of the Japanese children has somewhat escalate to another stage. this is because there more complete protein sources in their diets than before (in the times of their ancestors).

Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by 0.8, or weight in pounds by 0.37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person, 92 grams.

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