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Protein is essential to the overall health of the body because it

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Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
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Answer:It helps us keep a healthy body and heart that's why its important to eat lean meats and eggs. It also helps your body replace and create new cells.
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