Essay On Protein Intake

LP6 Assignment: Protein Requirements

Definitions/effects of the Body

Brandon O’Donnell

National American University

4/20/14

In this particular essay we will be going over the basic principles of protein it’s functions and definitions, sources where the body utilizes the protein intake, the summary of diets and high protein diets, and comparison of my protein intake in accordance to a high protein diet.

Per what 1doceonline.com states: “The definition for Protein is one of several natural substances that exist in food such as meat, eggs, and beans, and which your body needs in order to grow and remain strong and healthy.” (http://www.ldoceonline.com/Nutrition-topic/protein) The website also goes onto mention: “There are two characteristics in which protein can be described as uncountable and countable. Both descriptions in which are one in the same, as a unit, gram, or calorie for instance. There are seven principle roles in which the body utilizes Protein. They are: Structure, Muscle Contraction, Immunity, Enzymes, Hormones, Transport and Energy.” (http://www.ldoceonline.com/Nutrition-topic/protein) So basically proteins do more in your body than just help build strong muscles. Every cell and tissue, all depends on certain building blocks to make the machine work and work well. Mainly you can get your protein amounts through certain food groups (beans, beef, poultry, fish, supplements, nuts etc…), but anything that is eaten with say for instance a protein based infrastructure can seriously have major implications on your health due to what you are typically eating. So for the most part anything in moderation is allowed, anything in excess will do more harm than good.

Protein diets basically are per what the Amer...

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...tate to obtain materials and energy for maintenance and growth, Hence the need for a greater intake of protein.” ( http://www.shapefit.com/diet)

So in conclusion the amount of protein let alone any type of supplement (which includes carbs, fats, oils, sugars, etc…) can only be based on what type of physical level you are at and what type of physical level you are trying to achieve. We are all built differently, like perfect snowflakes, what is good for you most certainly might not be good for the next person. As with dieting, exercise, hydration etc…If you find what is good for you, as in a protein diet actually working and you’re intake level of protein based foods and supplements working then so be it. But be warned that like I said before excess in anything like this, will put a sudden shock through the body in which it might not be able to repair itself.