How protein defeated other macronutrients in the arena of health
Do you remember the macronutrient chart and diagrams from classes 5-9? I bet it might be hard to remember since it has been a long time. But, hopefully you (and I) do know about the 5 macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Water is often added nowadays as a part of the syllabus, too, but I remember when I was studying, water hadn't been added to the list yet. Roughage was included instead. What is worth to our notice is that all these macronutrients were listed from highest to lowest based on their importance. Carbohydrates topped the list because they were considered the most important and the best way for your body to intake its calories and generate ATP. Protein came a close second and was labelled as the building block of the body. Fats, being lipids, were considered another source of vital energy-storing nutrients. Vitamins and minerals came last because they were minor nutrients which aided in the optimal functioning of the body. It was these nu...
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