Elements of human nutrition. Proteins /
The word "protein" comes from a Greek word that means "of prime importance." Proteins help us see, contract our muscles, and clot blood. Our organs and immune system are made up of mostly protein. Learn what a protein is and the foods that provide it, how our bodies process prote...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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Chicago, IL :
Learning Seed,
2013.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Summary: | The word "protein" comes from a Greek word that means "of prime importance." Proteins help us see, contract our muscles, and clot blood. Our organs and immune system are made up of mostly protein. Learn what a protein is and the foods that provide it, how our bodies process protein, the difference between high and low quality proteins, and the recommended intakes of this essential nutrient. Learn: - Why humans are "protein vampires."--What are amino acids and why are they so crucial? - What is complete and incomplete protein? - How do we use protein? - What is the difference between animal and vegetable protein? - How do cows and carrots become people? |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed August 22, 2018). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (22 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:22:23 |