Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Identify the structure and function of protein in the body.
- Differentiate between such terms as essential and non-essential proteins and complete and incomplete proteins.
- Summarize a day's personal intake of protein and connect this to good nutrition principles.
- Recall terminology and their meanings from the protein unit.
- Evaluate current trends in protein consumption in the US and compare them to true nutritional needs.