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Macros

Carfree24
Carfree24 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
can someone help me understand macros?
Thanks in advance!

Replies

  • Brimixed
    Brimixed Posts: 186 Member
    Www.iifym.com

    There are a lot of FAQs answered in there :)
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Macros = macronutrients

    Macronutrients are the 3 nutrients which provide calories (or energy).

    Fat = 9 calories per gram
    Carbs = 4 calories per gram
    Protein = 4 calories per gram
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