Body Comp Nutrition Program – Element One
The nutrition element considers the ratio of lean body mass to fat. Lean body mass represents the weight of water, muscle, bone, and internal organs. Body fat represents the remaining fat tissue and is expressed as a percentage of total body weight. Because muscle weighs more than fat, it is important to measure your body composition rather than your body weight when evaluating your fitness level. Body composition in the Phoenix One program is measured by using body calipers to measure millimeters of fat.
Proteins
Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids ‑ the building blocks of the body. As part of digestion, consumed proteins are broken down into amino acids that can be used as the building materials in the body.
Carbohydrates
Carbs are the body’s fuel source that provides energy, and helps keep everything going. It’s important to choose healthy carbs to provide just enough energy for the body to grow and maintain homeostasis, without storing excess energy as fat.
Fats
When it comes to fats in your diet, it’s the type of fat you eat that matters most. In fact, good fats protect your heart and support overall health. With so many different sources of dietary fat some good and some bad the choices can be confusing. The key is limiting fat, and learning to replace bad fats with good ones that promote health.
