Introduction to Protein

Date: 24^th June 2014

Day: Tuesday

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Class: Starfruit

Theme: Yummy, Yummy Food

Teacher: Teacher Yeong

Introduction to Protein

According to the food pyramid, the third portion after fruits and vegetables is protein and calcium.

Therefore, today, I briefly gave some introduction about protein.

Protein can be found in our body as well as food. There are many kinds of food that contains protein. Protein helps to build muscles, cells and organs. I only listed down those foods that the children are familiar with. Here are the categories that I have listed for their understanding:

1)      Meat, fish and poultry. Example, beef, fish, chicken

2)      Legume. Example: dried beans, peas

3)      Nut. Example: peanut

4)      Dairy Product. Example: milk, yogurt, cheese

5)      Other miscellaneous food. Example: egg, tofu, other egg substitute food