Protein

Protein

One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gramme and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu.

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