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What does "Macronutrients" mean?
By: Rachel Esses
Dear Rachel, is a lot better than 100 calories of a
I've been recently meeting people who waffle (carbs).
count their daily macronutrients. What
does the term "Macronutrients" mean? Each macronutrient yields a certain
What does it mean for my diet and how number of calories.
do I calculate it?
One gram of protein yields 4 calories.
Macronutrients are molecules One gram of carbohydrate yields 4
that our bodies use to create energy calories.
for themselves- mainly fat, protein
and carbohydrates. Your body One gram of fat yields 9 calories.
needs lot of this, which is why
they're called “macronutrients,” not One gram of alcohol yields 7 calories.
“micronutrients,” such as iron and
zinc. If you're counting macros with a goal
to lose weight, you'll want to make sure
If you eat less calories than you burn, you're counting macros in such a way
you will most lose weight. However, that you're also cutting calories. Try
counting calories can only tell you so this range of macro ratio for weight
much; if you’re not careful and don’t loss: 10-30% carbs, 40-50% protein,
eat the right calories, you’re not only 30-40% fat. Then adjust accordingly.
likely to gain weight but lose muscle
too! To maintain, lose or even gain While counting macros may be the
weight, many people rely on counting ideal, it’s not super practical. However,
macros to make sure they’re eating counting macros can help you make
correctly. 100 calories of avocado (fat) smart food choices. For example,
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