- Protein is one of the major components of body tissue and important for production, maintenance in the body.
- The tissues and organs in the body are made up of protein and protein compounds.
- According to the Recommended Nutrients Intake (2018), the intake of protein is between 10 to 20 % of total energy intake (TEI)
- Protein in human diet are derived into two main sources, namely animal protein (eg : fish, poultry, meat, egg and milk) and plant protein (eg : cereals, nut, beans and soy products).
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