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A question re fat macro

SJ46
SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
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Dan, Sarah, or anyone who knows -

I have a question about the fat macro numbers that are recommended. I read here in this group that at a minimum it is good to eat .35 * body weight in fat but I am curious where this formula came from. I am usually above this number and eat (or come very close) my lean mass in protein, no complaints here! My question is just pure scientific curiosity. Thanks!

SJ

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Not sure which Dan you are referring to....


    Anyhoo. The number was pulled after reviewing a number of difference resources and taking them as a whole.

    Due to the significant number of fatty acids, and their impact, I am not aware of specific studies that show X amount of fat is more optimal than y amount of fat like you do with protein.

    One of the starting points for this however was here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981&page=1. SideSteel and I were actually discussing recently about putting the link plus an explanation to it the in the original post, but I had not gotten around to it yet. Need to get on that.


    Hope this helps
  • msstuard
    msstuard Posts: 131 Member
    Great link, that helps a lot thank you.
  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
    Not sure which Dan you are referring to....


    Anyhoo. The number was pulled after reviewing a number of difference resources and taking them as a whole.

    Due to the significant number of fatty acids, and their impact, I am not aware of specific studies that show X amount of fat is more optimal than y amount of fat like you do with protein.

    One of the starting points for this however was here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981&page=1. SideSteel and I were actually discussing recently about putting the link plus an explanation to it the in the original post, but I had not gotten around to it yet. Need to get on that.


    Hope this helps

    Dan? I don't know who I am referring to either, oops! I meant SideSteel, sorry 'bout that. Thanks for the link I'll check it out. I appreciate the info you guys share here.
    SJ
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Welcome.

    So it is easier to see which threads have been resolved we are locking threads that are not active (or that we do not expect a response back for a while). More details here:http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/914180-thread-locking-and-intake-follow-ups

    If you want to discuss further or have any follow up comments or questions, please feel fee to PM either myself or SideSteel with a link of the thread in it and we will unlock it so you can comment.
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