Bee Active Personal Training 8 Week Challenge Nutrition Handbook - Sept 2013 | Page 11

Protein – The building blocks of the human body
The function of protein is to help the body maintain optimum health.
Protein has a range of important functions in the body, which consist of the following:
? Required for building and repair of body tissues (including muscle).
?  ssential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require
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protein to function.
? Protein is a source of energy.
? Protein helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy.
? Protein, like most other essential nutrients, is absolutely crucial for overall good health.
?  rotein is a major building block for muscle and muscle is responsible for metabolism. If a person has a
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goal of weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight range, then a high metabolism is important. Making
sure that the correct amount of protein is being consumed is crucial.