Humans need to eat protein-containing foods regularly because:
a. we need essential amino acids that can only be provided by foods
b. our bodies cannot make any amino acids needed for proteins.
c. the function of protein is to maintain our muscle strength.
d. protein is broken down quickly during digestion and lost from the body.
e. protein is a good source of the essential nutrients iron, zinc, and B12
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).