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Doctor joins How much protein do you need?

the clinic team The amount of protein you need to eat

depends on your age, sex, height, weight and MORE INFORMATION
Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center has level of physical activity. For women, the amount
welcomed Chris Nelson, MD, to the can also depend on whether you are pregnant See myplate.gov/eat-healthy/protein-foods.
physician crew. or breastfeeding. Most Americans eat enough
Nelson was raised on a small farm in protein but need to select leaner varieties of meat
McMinnville, Oregon. When he was 16, and poultry and choose meat less often.
his family moved to Surat, India, where Health benefits
Nelson’s father was the What counts as a 1-ounce equivalent in the protein n Proteins function as building blocks for
medical director of a food group? In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. They
hospital. He spent his or fish, ¼ cup cooked beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon are also building blocks for enzymes, hormones
junior year in high STAFF of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds and vitamins. Proteins are one of three nutrients
school at Vincent PROFILE can be considered as 1 ounce-equivalent from that provide calories (the others are fat and
Hill School in India the Protein Foods Group. carbohydrates).
and graduated from n Nutrients from proteins can differ. Varying
Far Eastern Academy in Why is a variety of choices important? Foods protein food choices can offer a range of nutrients
Singapore. including meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, nuts, designed to keep your body functioning well. B
After graduating from seeds and soy products provide nutrients that vitamins help build tissue and aid in forming red
Walla Walla College in are vital for the health and maintenance of blood cells. Iron can prevent anemia. Magnesium
College Place, Nelson your body. Many Americans meet the protein helps build bones and supports muscle function.
moved on to Loma Linda recommendations for meat, poultry and Zinc supports the immune system.
University Medical eggs but do not meet the recommendations
School. He completed for seafood or nuts, seeds and soy products. Vegetarian choices: Vegetarians get enough
his pediatric residency at Meeting the recommendations for these protein protein from this group as long as the variety
the university’s medical Chris Nelson food subgroups can help increase intake of and amounts of foods selected are adequate.
hospital. important nutrients, including unsaturated fats, Protein sources for vegetarians include eggs (for
Nelson has been practicing pediatrics dietary fiber and vitamin D and help to limit ovo-vegetarians), beans, peas and lentils, nuts
in the Chehalis and Centralia area for 40 intake of sodium and saturated fats coming and seeds (including nut and seed butters) and
years. He and his wife have four children from processed meat and poultry. soy products (tofu, tempeh).
and eight grandchildren that reside in
Lewis and Thurston counties.
In his free time, Nelson enjoys Happy
spending time with his family and pets, USDA foods
including three dogs, four cats and 9:45 A.M.-1:30 P.M. MAY 19 anniversary!
multiple chickens. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER We would like to wish
He also enjoys outdoor actives, such
as gardening, backpacking, hiking, SPIPA’s program offers food to fill a wonderful 30th
hunting, fishing, golfing and trips in the your freezer, fridge and cupboards. to Stephanie and
family RV. Call: Debra Shortman at Harry Pickernell Sr.
Nelson is very much looking forward to 360-709-1689 or 360-438-4216
being part of the clinic’s physician team.