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Food labelling: Protein

Protein is an essential nutrient needed for muscle growth, tissue repair and the regulation of our normal body functioning¹. Protein can be found in animals and plants. Animal sources include meat, milk, fish and eggs and plant sources include beans, grains and lentils².

References:

  1. Protein - British Nutrition Foundation

  2. Eat well - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

  3. Protein - British Nutrition Foundation - Page #1

  4. Protein - British Nutrition Foundation - Page #1

  5. Protein - British Nutrition Foundation - Page #1

  6. Food labelling: nutrition information (bda.uk.com)