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Functions and Requirement of Protein

Functions of Protein
Protein has a important physiological responsibility in Human Body.  Protein is mostly used in the body to construct , maintain, keep up and fix body tissues. As it happened , protein intake is greater than that required by the body for this primary function , Excessive protein is converted to energy for mediate use or keep up  in the body as heavy fat. Protein energy will be used only after other energy  source   are worn out or unavailable.

Protein Requirement

The amount of protein required varies for different age group, size and development stage. Even though an adult has achieve maximum growth, protein is necessary for maintain human body tissues. Periods of growth,