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Q: Why do many Americans eat more protein than their bodies need?
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Why do boys and girls need more protein when they are in their teens?

Their bodies are still growing


What are the effects of moist heat on protein?

When moist heat is introduced to a piece of meat, the protein collagen is converted into gelatin(which is also a protein). This makes the meat more soluble in our bodies.


Why are developing countries more likely to depend on a vegetarian diet than do Americans?

Because they can't afford to buy the large quantities of protein that Americans consume.


How many muscles do we have in our bodies?

There are approximately 640 skeletal muscles in our bodies.


How do you know if you need more protein?

Protein helps build many essential parts of a person's body; particularly muscle. If you feel that you are not muscular enough, you should exercise more and eat more protein.


Where can I learn more about protein diets?

If you want to learn more about protein diets, you can check out nutritional websites like the Food Network. They have many high protein recipes available.


Why should vegetarians use soy protein?

Many vegetarians and vegans have fallen susceptible to a loud voice in the public sphere that tells us people need meat for protein. The message is that plants do not contain enough, but this is not the case. Plants contain protein too and it turns out the be the perfect about that our bodies require. Someone can eat nothing but potatoes and fulfill their bodies requirements for protein. As a vegetarian of 19 years, I too fell into this myth and for a while consumed a lot of protein alternatives such as tofu and tempeh. But the more I have researched and experimented with my diet over the years I have come to find that fruits and vegetables contain complete protein and I have no craving or desire for these more artificial sources.


How many times more amino acids does protein A have than protein B?

60 times :)


Do protists have Golgi bodies?

According to many sources, yes. Golgi bodies have been found in many species of protista, but not all. In particular, those requiring more proteins to be bound in a membrane and shipped off in this protected manner tend to have Golgi bodies, while more bacteria-like protists do not require this process ensuring protein protection.


Why the healthy diets of adults and children may be different?

Younger children especially need more protein than adults because their bodies are still growing.


How many calories are in 1 oz of protein?

That depends on the protein that you have in mind. There are many different types of protein. Please feel free to ask the question again and include more detail.


Does lipid have more calories than protein?

Yes lipids do have many more calories than protein, lipids are fats and Protein is healthy for you. So if you are looking to loose weight try the Protein diet, it is great, i know from personal experience