Protein has a range of essential functions in the body, including the following: 1  Required for building and repair of body tissues (including muscle). 2  Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 3  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 4  Protein is a 5  ... P Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 2  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 3  Protein is a source of energy. 4  Protein helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy.
Alton is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 119 at the 2010 census, a decrease from the 2000 figure of 134.
The City of Alton had a population of 896 as of July 1, 2015. The primary coordinate point for Alton is located at latitude 36.6908 and longitude -91.3917 in Oregon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Alton (see map below) encompass a land area of 1.57 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Oregon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 781 feet. The City of Alton (GNIS ID: 2393937) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent.