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javeds

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Describe three functions of protein in the human body.

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The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that foods high in saturated fats should be replaced with food sources of _____.
 a. essential amino acids
  b. carbohydrates
  c. trans fats
  d. polyunsaturated fats
  e. monounsaturated fats


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Examples of functions of protein include:
 Structural roles
 Serves as a structural material in muscles, connective tissue, organs, and hemoglobin
 Maintains and repairs protein-containing tissues

Functional roles
 Serves as the basic component of enzymes, hormones, and other biologically important chemicals
 Serves as an energy source
 Helps maintain body fluid balance
 Helps maintain acidbase balance in body fluids
 Contributes to a feeling of satiety

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