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What are antibodies?
Helps prevent and fight infection.
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How much is 46 grams?
The amount of protein women should get.
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Who are people with kidney disease?
Individuals go on low protein diets.
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What is hemoglobin?
Transports oxygen throughout our body.
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What are the side effects of low protein intake?
Food cravings, mood swings, bone loss and slower metabolism.
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What is pasta and bread?
Supplementary foods to fill you up which are low in protein.
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What is Insulin?
A protein that regulates body temperature.
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What does protein help with?
Tissue growth & repair and oxygen & blood flow
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What is meat and fish?
The side dish of your meals (*hint: side dish to veggies and grains)
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What is ATP Synthase?
A protein that generates energy for our body.
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What does protein make up?
Hormones & enzymes
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What is the kidney?
An organ which creates urine by metabolizing proteins.
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What is the Electron Transport Chain?
Made up of 4 protein complexes
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What is hunger?
When proteins slow down the absorption of carbs and blood sugar.
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What is cardiac amyloidosis?
A disorder which deposits protein into heart tissue.
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