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About National Protein Day

United States
EVENT NAME:
Protein Day, Ntl.
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Food , Health
United States
Dates Active:
Begins: Feb 27, 2025
Ends: Feb 27, 2025
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DESCRIPTION:

National Protein Day is an unofficial event highlighting the importance of protein in a balanced diet. It's an opportunity for nutritionists, health enthusiasts, and the general public to focus on the role of protein in maintaining good health.

National Protein Day aims to raise awareness about the essential role of protein in the human diet. Proteins are fundamental building blocks for muscles, bones, skin, and blood. They are crucial for growth and repair in the body and play an essential role in metabolic health.

Protein is vital for diets because it builds and repairs tissues, makes enzymes and hormones, and contributes to overall health and well-being. Adequate protein intake is essential for muscle maintenance, immunity, and bone health. It plays a key role in weight management by promoting satiety and supporting muscle mass, which is critical for aging populations.

The key sources of protein include both animal and plant-based foods. Animal-based proteins are found in meats (beef, pork, game, and poultry), fish, eggs, and dairy products. Animal-based sources are complete proteins because they contain all nine essential amino acids the body cannot produce independently.

While typically not complete, plant-based proteins can also provide the necessary amino acids when consumed in a varied diet. These sources include legumes (such as beans and lentils), nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Soy products like tofu and tempeh are also excellent plant-based protein sources and are considered complete proteins.

With growing interest in identity dieting, there has been an increased focus on alternative protein sources in recent years. National Protein Day offers an opportunity to educate the public on how to meet their protein needs from various dietary sources.

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Oct 15, 2024

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