Why are essential proteins so important to a healthy diet? how does the body use protein? name and describe a category of vegetarianism.

1. when you eat protein, it's broken down into amino acids, which are then used to help your body with various processes such as building muscles and regulating immune function.
2. is an important component to every cell in the body, 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.
3. the practice of not eating fish or meat, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.