What are proteins? - Healthy Eating for Kids

Educational video for children to learn what proteins are and how to include them in their diet. Proteins are nutrients that make up the tissues of our body, like muscles or bones for example. They also transport some vitamins and boost our immune system. There are animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs) and vegetable proteins (legumes, seeds, nuts). Proteins help us grow and stay healthy. Some easy-to-make, fun, protein-rich dishes are legume salads or chickpea hummus. Excellent resource for elementary school.

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