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There are many other foods (and varieties) are rich in protein. This list is just an example to see that if not for extreme situations and we follow a varied diet should be easy to avoid the consequences of protein deficiency.

Consequences that may result in protein deficiency

Anemia: Because in the manufacture of red blood cells.
Edema: It is very evident around the abdomen. It would be inflated by the children in areas with chronic hunger (as in many parts of Africa). Bodies also tend to fall because they have no muscle tone and serves them as a bra.
Weak immune system: ill-fed people with fewer defenses tend to have more infections. Read the rest of this entry »

Protein deficiency may have a number of very serious consequences on our health that should be taken into account if we follow any diet.

Functions of Protein

In general we say that the most important functions of proteins are:

Build and repair tissues (muscles, tendons, connective tissue, etc.).
Participate and provide many functions: transport of oxygen, immune system, alternative power supply, etc. Read the rest of this entry »