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Why are macros set so low by default?

coffee_fiend
coffee_fiend Posts: 49 Member
edited January 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I am *always* going over. I only do not go over if I am very below my calorie goal..

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  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Protein you mean? That is (I think...) based on the US RDAs. You can safely go over, as overconsumption has no ill-effects unless you take it to the extreme and have pre-existing kidney problems.
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