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Elements of human nutrition. Proteins / writer/producer, Kathleen O. Ryan ; director/editor, Mike Poglitsch ; Learning Seed.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nutrition.
- Proteins.
- Proteins in human nutrition.
- Genre:
- Educational films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (22 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Proteins
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Learning Seed, 2013.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- The word "protein" comes from a Greek word that means "of prime importance." Proteins help us see, contract our muscles, and clot blood. Our organs and immune system are made up of mostly protein. Learn what a protein is and the foods that provide it, how our bodies process protein, the difference between high and low quality proteins, and the recommended intakes of this essential nutrient. Learn: - Why humans are "protein vampires." - What are amino acids and why are they so crucial? - What is complete and incomplete protein? - How do we use protein? - What is the difference between animal and vegetable protein? - How do cows and carrots become people?
- Participant:
- Narrator, Bohus Blahut.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 22, 2018).
- OCLC:
- 1052763990
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