Hay readers, delighted this morning I was still in the given
health so that they can come back again in the physical health of this simple
blog. How the physical health of the readers? Hopefully, the reader is always
healthy condition. Let the reader, on this occasion I will share with you a
little article about the content of fat and protein in the diet to maintain
physical health. Let your readers just refer to the following article.
As we know, in a diet there are a variety of substances both
micro and macro. Both types of these substances is very important in the
process of maintaining our physical health. One of the types of substances
macro itself is fat and protein, and how much our bodies need fat and protein
it?
A. Fat
Fat is a substance formed from the 95% fatty acids and glycerol. Fat is a source of energy other than carbohydrates. the presence of excess consumption of fat stored as energy reserves, so if someone is in a state of
lack of calories, fat is first reserve to be used to obtain energy in addition
to protein.
1. Sources of fat
Raw foods contain a fat source there are 2 types of
vegetable fats and animal fats.
• vegetable fats (saturated acids and unsaturated acids).
Vegetable fats generally contain unsaturated fatty acids, except coconut oil.
Examples of foods that contain vegetable oils namely palm oil, coconut oil,
olive oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, margarine and nuts.
• Animal fats (saturated fatty acids). Animal fats containing
saturated fatty acids except fish and shellfish. Examples of foods that contain
animal fats are: butter, milk, cheese, meat, fish, and egg yolk
2. The function of fat for the body
The fat contained in a food must have several functions,
among others:
• As a source of energy
• As a solvent vitamins A, D, E, and K.
• As a protective organ in the body.
• The cause of the length of gastric emptying so that
members feel full longer.
B. Protein
Protein is a substance that is needed by our bodies. The
main function of the protein is as a builder substance which is indispensable
in its infancy. By the time infants to adolescents, the need for greater
protein percentage compared to adults and the elderly. In adulthood and seniors
need to maintain the protein in tissues of the body and replace cells that have
been damaged. The main function of the protein which is to form a new network
and maintain the existing network.
1. Source of protein
Some foods that contain protein sources:
• Animal protein (from animals): meat, eggs, milk, and fish.
• Vegetable Protein (from plants): beans, especially
soybeans
2. The function of protein for the body
Protein is contained in foods must have several functions,
namely:
• As a synthesis of important substances in the body, such as
hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
• As the process of growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
• Implementation metabolism of the body.
• Balancing the acid and alkaline fluids in the body because
it serves as a buffer.
• Sustainer fluid pressure within the body cavity bulkhead.
• Provision of energy sources, of which 1 gram contains 4.1
calories.
• neutralization (detoxification) toxins in the body.
Let the reader, perhaps this is all I can share on this
occasion. Hopefully this article useful to readers. Criticism and suggestions
are always I look forward to the future improvement of the blog.
