Brought to you by the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University . This page is meant to be a general guide to nutrition for the promotion of health and fitness. This information on this page is not meant to give specific individual dietary recommendations but general guidelines for a healthy diet.
Protein plays an important role in the regulation of bodily functions.
They supply amino acids for the synthesis of new tissue. The composition of genes, cells and skin is protein. The enzymes that regulate chemical reactions in the body are proteins. Sources There are 20 different kinds of amino acids. Non essential amino acids are those which may be synthesized by the body.