Question

How many calories are in one gram of Protein?

Answer 1

Proteins:

1. Proteins are main building blocks of body providing structural features like hair, nails, tissues, etc.
2. They are made up of amino acids, grouped together by a peptide bond to form polypeptides.
3. Each gram of protein provides 4 calories of energy to the body.
4. Major sources of protein include animal sources like egg, meat, fish, milk products like cheese, curd, paneer and plant sources like pulses, beans, legumes, dry fruits, vegetables.
5. The essential amino acids can be obtained as supplements.
6. They form the building blocks of all the tissues of the body even the muscle tissue, organs, tendons and ligaments.
7. The deficiency of proteins can lead to muscle weakness.