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What is protein?
Protein is one of the three kinds of nutrients that provide calories in your diet. Proteins has 4 calories per gram and is made up of many small amino acids.Where do I get protein?
Protein can be found in meat, fish, milk, eggs and beans. Why do I need protein?
Proteins are the building blocks in your body, and are the main components of muscle, organs and glands. Every living cell and all body fluids, except bile and urine, contain proteins. The cells of muscles, tendons and ligaments are developed and maintained with proteins. How much protein do I need?
Protein should make up about 16 to 20 percent of your calories. People with CF should try to get two to four servings of protein-rich food every day.
Protein Serving Sizes | 1 egg or 2 tbsp. of peanut butter | ½ cup of cooked beans, lentils or legumes | 2 to 3 ounces of meat, poultry or fish. This is about the size of a deck of playing cards |
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