Why Does Protein Help You Grow and Repair?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why does protein help you grow and repair?

The Big Idea

Protein helps you grow and repair because it is made of tiny building blocks called amino acids. Your body uses them to build and fix muscles, skin, hair, and more. Growing bodies need a steady supply, because they are always building new parts.

Amino Acids

Step one: amino acids. Protein foods get broken down into tiny pieces called amino acids. Your body uses twenty different kinds, and mixes them like letters into words.

Build And Fix

Step two: build and fix. Your body links the amino acids into new proteins for muscles, skin, hair, and nails. They also make enzymes, which help your body run its chemistry.

Steady Supply

Step three: a steady supply. Your body cannot store amino acids like it stores fat, so it needs protein through the day. Growing kids especially need regular protein, so try to include some at every meal.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at protein foods! Eggs are a great protein source. Beans and lentils give plant protein. Fish, chicken, and meat have protein too. And milk and yogurt pack protein as well.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Your hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Plants like beans, peas, and tofu have protein too. Your muscles use protein to repair after play. Tell a grown-up about food allergies before trying a new protein food.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! At breakfast, spot a protein food. Maybe it is an egg, yogurt, or peanut butter. Then spot protein at lunch and dinner too!

Outro

Protein is a building brick for a growing body. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!