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Beans are a source of protein.
What does Protein mean?
a nutrient found in food.
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Protein is a nutrient in many foods that helps the body grow and repair.
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Protein helps the body grow and repair.
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The health lesson compared different foods that provide protein.
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Protein means a nutrient found in food.
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MeaningProtein means a nutrient found in food.
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Synonyms
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nutrientUseful substance in food.
body-building nutrientCommon classroom description.
food proteinGeneral plain phrase.
Antonyms
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non-protein componentPart of food not mainly protein.
empty filler in meaningFood part with little nutrient value in context.
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protein
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proteins
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