proteins

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy protein choices for children"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the importance of protein to the human body, explains what protein is, and examines where it comes from, how it is digested and used by the body, and the consequences of too much or too little protein.

Explains the function of proteins in our body, how we can get protein, and what amino acids are.

Describes various foods in the meat and protein food group and their role in human nutrition.