Asteroids range in size from Ceres-the largest at about 950 kilometers (590 miles) in diameter and also identified as a dwarf planet-to bodies that are less than 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) across. The total mass of all the asteroids combined is less than that of Earth's Moon.
Only about one-third of the protein eaten around the world comes from animals raised for food. Much of the protein consumed around the world comes from vegetarian sources, including grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Three grains -- wheat, maize and rice -- provide 60 percent of the world's energy, as well as a good percentage of the protein consumed.
Protein is a major source of energy. If you consume more protein than you need for body tissue maintenance and other necessary functions, your body will use it for energy. If it is not needed due to sufficient intake of other energy sources such as carbohydrates, the protein will be used to create fat and becomes part of fat cells.