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Nutrients %'s ? for a normal diet

tchrnmommy
tchrnmommy Posts: 342 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
what ratio of carbs/fat/protein is best for a 1200 calorie diet where I want to have higher protein, low fat....

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  • Driagnor
    Driagnor Posts: 323 Member
    A 50/30/20 Carb/protein/fat plan is usually a good starting point, especially if you're looking at trying to minimize your muscle loss. You can then tweak it to your own requirements
  • tchrnmommy
    tchrnmommy Posts: 342 Member
    Really, that much carbs? Hmmm...okay, I'll try it and see what happens....what's south beach or adkins? Isn't it like 40/30/30 or something?
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