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% of Food Question {for the Dumb Blonde}

pamperedhen
pamperedhen Posts: 444 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Guys...when they say eat 30% of protein and fat...what does that actually mean?? Like break it down.. ie> 6 servings of carbs, 2 fruits, 6oz of protein, 2 dairy, 1nuts/seeds, unlimited vegies and water...then I will understand...HELP!! SOS!! Love u guys and have a GREAT relaxing weekend...:drinker: PS PLZ BE NICE!!!:flowerforyou:

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    30% of your "total calories" are protein or fat. You should not go over 30% of fat. But protein can be over as long as calories and fat are still within range.
  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    30% of your "total calories" are protein or fat. You should not go over 30% of fat. But protein can be over as long as calories and fat are still within range.

    Ditto.

    1 gram of protein = 4 calories
    1 gram carbs = 4 calories
    1 gram fat = 9 calories

    When divided by total calories consumed gives you the percentage of each.
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