This contamination now allow the virus to move into another living medium (the one who actually ate the potato).
After the virus enter the eater's body, it will start to reproduce itself and caused several symtoms during the period where the antbodies inside the host's body is fighting it.
Protein replenishes the muscle and helps build it. Think of it like this: if you eat a lot of unhealthy foods and workout, you will gain no muscle; if you consume protein and workout, your muscle will grow stronger.
If you can exercise without fatigue you are fit and healthy :)
Job Loss , due the the incline of federal help. ( food stamps , SS money) don't quote me on that though