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1lsttyme
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What are "macros"? I have been reading threads and hear mention of calories and macros. So what are they?
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Those would be fat, protein and carbs.
ETA- it's not a dumb question btw... I asked that when I first started too.0 -
Ok, thanks!
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Also, just in case you don't know, micros are vitamins and minerals.0
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macro nutrients
... as opposed to *micro* nutrients
macros = things needed in LARGE quantity: protein, fat, carb
micros = things needed in SMALL quantity: like iron, calcium, sodium, niacin, potassium, etc.0
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