Why are protiens important ?
Protein is an indispensable part of the diet involved in the body`s vital functions such as growth, maintenance and repair. There is no danger of protein deficiency in a balanced diet. Most people eat more protein than they need. There is no organ in the body for storing excess protein. Any surplus is expelled in the urine or converted to fat and stored. In childhood, protein is important for growth but protein requirements decrease with age. Old people and any person with weak kidneys cannot handle excess protein.
