Proteins

Daily Need of Proteins According To Age

Age/years Grams

0-1 13-14

1-3 16

4-6 24

7-10 28

Males 11-24 45-58

Adult Males 63

Females 11-24 46

Adult Females 50

Pregnant women 60

Lactating women 65

Some Situations in Which An Increased Comsumption of Proteins Is Recommended

• Times of growth(children and adolescents)
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Convalescence from infectious diseases or from surgery.
• In cases of persistent excessive perspiration.

Persistent conditions of nervous tension.

Combinations Which Provide Proteins of Good Quality

Milk or Milk Products with Cereals

+ Dried cereal with milk

+ Oat flakes with other cereals cooked in milk

+ Rice with cottage cheese

+ Bread and cottage cheese

Cereals with Legumes

+ Rice with lentils

+ Wheat or oat flakes with chick peas

+ Rice and beans

Legumes with Vegetables

+ Green beans and tomatoes

+ Vegetable soup with beans

+ Lentils with potatoes

Cereals with Vegetables

+ Corn with green beans

+ Rice with vegetables