ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English What are proteins? – Healthy Eating for Kids
Proteins are super important nutrients that help build and repair the tissues in our body, like our muscles and bones. They also help carry some vitamins around our body and make our immune system stronger, so we can fight off germs and stay healthy.
There are two main types of proteins: animal proteins and vegetable proteins. Animal proteins come from foods like meat, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. Vegetable proteins are found in foods like chickpeas, lentils, beans, quinoa, seeds, and nuts.
Proteins help us grow and keep us healthy. It’s important to eat a variety of foods, so we should get our proteins from both animal and vegetable sources. Eating plant-based foods gives us extra nutrients like vitamins and minerals, while animal-based foods provide important minerals and fats.
There are many tasty dishes that are rich in proteins. For example, you can try a legume salad or chickpea hummus for vegetable proteins. Roast meat or eggs are great sources of animal proteins. Remember to eat other nutrients too, like carbohydrates and vegetables, to have a balanced diet.
As you can see, there are lots of delicious foods that are full of proteins to help keep us healthy and strong. Enjoy exploring different foods and dishes to find your favorites!
Did you enjoy learning about proteins? There are many more fun topics to discover, so keep exploring and learning!
Protein Detective: Become a protein detective at home! With the help of an adult, look through your kitchen and find different foods. Make a list of foods that contain animal proteins and another list for vegetable proteins. Can you find at least three foods for each type? Share your findings with your family and explain why proteins are important for our bodies.
Build a Balanced Meal: Draw a picture of a plate and divide it into sections. In one section, draw or write down a protein-rich food you like. In the other sections, add a carbohydrate (like rice or bread) and a vegetable. This will help you understand how to create a balanced meal. Discuss with your classmates or family why it’s important to have a variety of foods on your plate.
Protein Power Experiment: Try a simple experiment to see how proteins help our muscles. With an adult’s help, do a few exercises like jumping jacks or push-ups. Notice how your muscles feel before and after. Then, have a small protein-rich snack like a piece of cheese or a handful of nuts. After a while, do the exercises again. Discuss how proteins might help your muscles recover and grow stronger.
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Do you know what proteins do for the body? Which foods contain proteins? Let’s find out!
Proteins are nutrients that make up the tissues of our body, like muscles and bones. For example, proteins also help transport some vitamins and boost our immune system.
**Types of Proteins:**
There are animal proteins and vegetable proteins. Animal proteins are found in food sources like meat, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products such as yogurt or cheese. Vegetable proteins are mainly found in legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and beans. Quinoa, seeds, and nuts also contain proteins.
**What Do Proteins Provide Us With?**
Proteins help us grow and stay healthy. Remember that a healthy eating plan should consist of different types of food. That’s why our protein intake should come from both vegetable and animal sources. Consuming plant-based foods provides us with other nutrients like vitamins and minerals, while animal-based foods provide some essential minerals and fats.
**Protein-Rich Dishes:**
Legume salads or chickpea hummus are examples of vegetable protein dishes. Roast meat or eggs also contain protein. But remember to include other nutrients like carbohydrates or vegetables as side dishes in your diet.
As you have seen, there are many protein-rich foods that can keep us healthy and strong. See you soon!
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