A Gluten-Free Diet for Kids

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7 Protein Types and Functions

  • Antibodies - immunity and defense
  • Contractile - muscle contraction and movement
  • Enzymes - speed up biochemical reactions
  • Hormonal - messengers coordinate bodily functions
  • Structural - Fiberous and support of other proteins
  • Storage - Amino acid reserve
  • Transport - Carriers provide molecular movement

4 Levels of Protein Structure

  • Primary - Amino acids unique ordering and linking
  • Secondary - Coiling or folding of polypeptide chain
  • Tertiary - Polypeptide chain 3-D structure
  • Quarternary - Protein macromolecule structure
  • High Protein Foods

  • Beans
  • Eggs and Dairy
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Pork