Chapter 7. Protein
Purpose and Goals
Nutrition for a Changing World
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Protein
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Introduction
Protein is a crucial part of your diet, regardless of your activity level. The building blocks of protein are found in your muscle, bone, hair, skin, and fingernails. Proteins also play important roles in facilitating chemical reactions, regulating body functions, maintaining fluid balance, promoting the immune system, and clotting blood. However, it is possible to consume too much protein.
In this activity, you will compare your level of protein intake to the accepted recommendations and consider how your consumption of protein affects your health.
The activity can be completed using the USDA’s SuperTracker Food Tracker tool or any dietary analysis software. To gather the information needed for this activity, go to the SuperTracker website and enter the foods you consumed in one day. Be sure to carefully enter every food you ate so that the information accurately reflects your diet. If you have not used SuperTracker before, please complete the SuperTracker tutorial activity.
For more instructions and help using the SuperTracker website, please visit the help page.
7.1 Build Your Grid
| Nutrient | Average Eaten (%) | Average Eaten (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | A1 | A2 |
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| Your weight (lbs) | B1 |
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7.2 Analyze Your Intake
| Nutrient | Average Eaten (%) | Average Eaten (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | A1 | A2 |
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| Your weight | B1 |
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Question 7.1
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Look at your grid above. How many grams of protein did you consume? Multiply that number by the number of calories in one gram of protein.
Question 7.2
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Refer to your book or to the targets listed on the SuperTracker website to find this answer.
Question 7.3
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Look at your grid above. Was your percent of calories from protein between 10 and 35%?
Question 7.4
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How many pounds are in a kilogram? Divide your weight in pounds by that number.
Question 7.5
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Multiply your weight in kilograms by the RDA for grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
Question 7.6
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Divide your protein intake in grams by the RDA you calculated in the last problem and then multiply by 100.
Question 7.7
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Divide your protein intake in grams by your weight in kilograms.
Question 7.8
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