i give up. what are macros??

laura328
laura328 Posts: 136 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can someone please explain this concept to me? I have no idea what y'all are talking about!
Thanks!
Laura

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  • smilingirisheyes
    smilingirisheyes Posts: 149 Member
    Macronutrients are carbohydrate, fat, and protein.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    Macronutrients are the ones that contribute calories to your diet, such as fat, carbohydrates, and protein. They provide the building blocks of the body. Micronutrients are things like vitamins and minerals that you need in small amounts.
  • laura328
    laura328 Posts: 136 Member
    oh...so when people say "i'm working on my macros", it means they're trying to make sure they hit the right ratio of fats, carbs and protein? how do you know what the right ratios are?
  • smilingirisheyes
    smilingirisheyes Posts: 149 Member
    oh...so when people say "i'm working on my macros", it means they're trying to make sure they hit the right ratio of fats, carbs and protein? how do you know what the right ratios are?

    Yes, that's what it means. As for the right ratios, there are several schools of thought, and it seems like what works best varies by individual.
  • tomg33
    tomg33 Posts: 305 Member
    The take home message is that the different macronutrients (and they can be broken down further into different types) are all important to the human body. They have purposes.
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