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protein

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

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noun

Protein, Eiweiß

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

Examples :

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

Meine Mutter fügte ihrem Mittagessen zusätzliches Protein hinzu, um ihr beim Muskelaufbau zu helfen.

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noun

Eiweiß, Protein

(nutrition) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

Examples :

"My sister eats a lot of protein-rich foods like beans and lentils to help her grow strong. "

Meine Schwester isst viele proteinreiche Lebensmittel wie Bohnen und Linsen, um ihr starkes Wachstum zu unterstützen.

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Eiweißhaltiges Nahrungsmittel

(nutrition) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

Examples :

"My dad bought a large container of protein for breakfast to help him build muscle. "

Mein Vater kaufte einen großen Behälter mit eiweißhaltigem Nahrungsmittel zum Frühstück, um ihm beim Muskelaufbau zu helfen.

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