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Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

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2. Proteins:<br />

Bread. Rice.<br />

Pasta. Potatoes.<br />

• Proteins are the building blocks for our body -they build<br />

the body's muscles.<br />

• They also help to repair hurt or broken tissue.<br />

• Proteins can be used as reserve energy if there is a<br />

shortage of carbohydrates.<br />

• Foods that contain proteins are: meat, fish, chicken, eggs,<br />

beans, milk <strong>and</strong> cheese.<br />

• Protein is also found in many plant products: chickpeas,<br />

beans, lentils, nuts <strong>and</strong> soya.<br />

24 Life <strong>and</strong> Living

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