what is macro and micro??

ksommer13
ksommer13 Posts: 20 Member
edited November 14 in Health and Weight Loss
What is macro and micro?

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  • vismal
    vismal Posts: 2,463 Member
    Macro = macro nutrient. Micro = micro nutrient. Macro nutrients are proteins, carbs, and fats. Micro nutrients are vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, phytochemicals, etc.
  • ksommer13
    ksommer13 Posts: 20 Member
    vismal wrote: »
    Macro = macro nutrient. Micro = micro nutrient. Macro nutrients are proteins, carbs, and fats. Micro nutrients are vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, phytochemicals, etc.

    Is there a way on mfp to see if I met them??
  • vismal
    vismal Posts: 2,463 Member
    ksommer13 wrote: »
    vismal wrote: »
    Macro = macro nutrient. Micro = micro nutrient. Macro nutrients are proteins, carbs, and fats. Micro nutrients are vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, phytochemicals, etc.

    Is there a way on mfp to see if I met them??
    You can set your goals in the custom goal section and it will show right in your diary how much protein, fat, and carbs you get each day. MFP displays some of the micro nutrients but there are too many to really count and track daily. The key to hitting micros is to eat lots of nutritious, micro nutrient-rich foods each day.
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