Protein

Question 1

What are the functions of Protein?

Answer 1

GREEN
growth and maintenance

BANANAS
bone structure

AREN’T
antibody formation

EXACTLY
enzyme formation

EDIBLE
energy

TILL
transport and molecule storage

HOLLIE
homeostasis

SEES
structure

HAPPINESS
hormone function

Question 2

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Answer 2

-protein is the main component of cells (membranes contain protein)
-cell requirements increase during periods of rapid growth (pregnancy, childhood, adolescence)
-protein tissues are frequently broken down, and will need to be replaced via amino acids in the diet

Question 3

BONE STRUCTURE

Answer 3

-forms part of the structured framework of bones (peak bone mass)