How to detect protein deficiency?
Protein is essential in our diet as it carries out an important function of repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues. A deficiency of protein can lead to impaired growth in children and general deterioration in adults. A balanced diet should provide 15 to 20% of our daily calories from protein.
Ways to Detect Protein Deficiency
* Weight Loss
* Anaemia (Iron deficiency)
* Swollen abdomen
* Greying of hair
* Slow healing of wounds
* Decreased resistance to diseases
* Muscular pain
* Overall retarded growth
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