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Proteins

 Proteins are nitrogen containing compounds made up of amino acids.

 They are made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen
 Proteins are important for the growth, repair and maintenance of body cells.

 Growing children and sick people need more proteins compared to others.

Proteins are body building nutrients.
 Plant sources of proteins are soya beans, pulses, ground nuts etc.

 Protein rich foods from animals are meat, fish, eggs and milk.

Food rich in proteins