Food Basics: Proteins

Proteins are at the root of virtually all bodily functions, from growth to metabolism to transporting oxygen around the body. Learn how your body makes or ingests all the protein you need. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Proteins include meat, fish and eggs. Every process in our bodies require protein, metabolism, hair growth, immune system, enzymes to hormones. Amino acid is the building block of proteins. There are 22 types of amino acide - 8 of which must be ingested. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.