NTDT200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8-11: Dietary Reference Intake, Nitrogen Balance, Skeletal Muscle
2 Aug 2018
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Without protein, we wouldn"t be able to breathe, contract our muscles or complete numerous basic functions. Getting enough protein typically isn"t a problem in the us. Proteins are responsible for the majority of dynamic and adaptive processes that keep us alive and functioning. Much of the structural material in the body is provided by protein; its constituents are found in muscle, bone, hair, skin and ngernails. They facilitate chemical reactions through enzymes, regulating most body and cellular functions by hormones, maintaining uid balance, ghting o bacteria and blood clotting. Protein needs are relatively high during growth and development periods (infancy and pregnancy) For adults with a healthy body weight, the current recommended dietary allowance equates to. 0. 8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for protein is 10% to 35% of total kcal. Enzymes - the vast majority of chemical reactions that occur in the body are catalyzed by enzymes.
