Functional Protein
                     FUNCTIONAL PROTEIN
WHAT IS A FUNCTIONAL 
PROTEIN?
An enzyme functions to regulate 
metabolism in cells. Enzymes are 
thus termed functional proteins.
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WHAT DO PROTEINS DO 
FOR THE BODY?
Our bodies are made up of thousands 
of different proteins, each with a 
specific function. They make up the 
structural components of our cells 
and tissues as well as many 
enzymes, hormones and the active 
proteins secreted from immune cells.
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MAJOR FUNCTION OF 
SIMPLE PROTEINS
Proteins, at times, may be simple in 
structure, but in significance, they 
play a major role. They function to 
help in Catalysis, Structural integrity, 
Functional integrity and as 
Constituents.
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BUILDING TISSUES AND 
MUSCLES
Protein is necessary in building and 
repairing body tissues. If you do not 
receive enough protein in your diet, 
muscles wasting and other 
symptoms may result. Exercises like 
strength training cause micro tears in 
the muscle and as your body repairs 
these tears, it causes the muscles to 
enlarge.
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HORMONE PRODUCTION
Hormones are chemicals produced by 
glands in one part of the body that 
help coordinate activities and 
communicate with other areas. 
Protein hormones bind to receptors 
on the cell membrane instead of 
entering the cell directly. 
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ENZYMES
Enzymes are proteins that bind to 
molecules to speed up chemical 
reactions. They play a role in many 
activities such as muscle contraction 
and relaxation, and nerve impulse 
transmissions.
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IMMUNE FUNCTION
Antibodies are specialized protein 
configurations that provide a specific 
immune defense against invaders. 
They are produced by the body once 
it's exposed to specific antigens such 
as bacteria, viruses and fungi. 
Complement proteins support the 
immune system as a second line of 
defense.
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ENERGY
Protein is broken down into amino 
acids during digestion and provides 
four calories per gram. Including 
protein with meals can help you feel 
more satiated, and can keep you 
fuller longer.
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