âPremiseâ comes from two Latin words, meaning to put before. The premise is the foundation of your story-that single core statement, says James N. Frey, âof what happens to the characters as a result of the actions of a story.â.
The body of a healthy lean man is composed of roughly 62 percent water, 16 percent fat, 16 percent protein, 6 percent minerals, and less than 1 percent carbohydrate, along with very small amounts of vitamins and other miscellaneous substances.
Both active and sedentary men should consume approximately 55 to 65 percent of their calories from carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy. Between 15 and 30 percent of calories should come from fat, with most of these calories coming from healthy unsaturated fats.