Don’t Eliminate Protein Sources From Your Dinner Plates During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Basically, protein sources for children and adolescents function as building blocks during their growing period, said Dian.

Meanwhile, when adults and seniors, food sources such as meat and nuts are useful for maintaining cell tissues and replacing damaged cells.

“Protein is also needed as a source of energy,” he said.

Dian further explained that in general there are three functions of macro and micro nutrients in the body;

1. As an energy producer, namely carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

2. As a growth and maintenance of body tissues, namely protein, minerals and water.

3. As a regulator of body metabolism, namely vitamins, minerals, protein, and water.

From there alone it can be seen that protein sources have many uses.

According to Dian, protein consists of amino acids, some are essential amino acids and there are also non-essential amino acids.

“Essential amino acids that are not produced by the body and must be obtained from food,” said Dian.

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