THE SIX ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS

PROTEINS

• Help grown and maintain cells
• Transfer resources throughout the body
• Make up amino acids and enzymes
• Should consume about 200 calories per day
• Not required for muscle building

FATS

• Store energy
• Fats are divided into two groups: Oils-liquids, Fats-solids
• Are also saturated and unsaturated fats
• Trans fats- negatively impact body
• Not all fats are bad, essential fatty acids are required to survive

CARBOHYDRATES

• Major energy storers
• Sugars- store energy which is used fast, found in fruits and vegetables
• Starches- store energy which is used over a long time, found in grains and roots

VITAMINS

• Maintain and produce cells
• Can be toxic in high doses
• Can be either water soluble, which are used fast, or fat soluble, which are stored
• Supplements may be needed due to insufficiencies

MINERALS

• Minerals do many things that help the body operate
• Major and minor minerals
• Some, such as salt, can be over consumed and cause problems
• Many problems can also arise from mineral defficiencies

WATER

• Makes up 60% of body
• Lack of water can lead to dehydration
• Need for water may vary based on different factors