Confused about carb, fat, protein ratios

Where are you all getting this information supporting high protein diets? Most Americans, besides bodybuilders (NOT people simply looking to build some muscle) get more than enough protein in their diets. It's about choosing lean sources rather than increasing the amount consumed. It's your choice what you want to do, and some people find eating more protein curbs their appetite, but other than that there's not much benefit to consuming more, while conversely, its quite beneficial to consume more fruits/veggies/whole grains.I would wonder if people would get enough vitamins and minerals in their diet with very higher protein diets. MFP's ratio is in line with the latest nutrition research from established scientific research.

Well I have my protein set at 30% right now, and sometimes go over. But I also eat quite a few veggies and fruits... I love them... Hence my profile picture lol and i know I'm getting my vitamins and minerals. I have studied nutrition quite extensively and I am considering it for a future career. I've read many credible sources that state 1 gram of protein per lean body mass will HELP prevent loss of muscle tissue when in a calorie deficit.. If you don't know your lbm it's fine to eat 1 gram per lb of body weight as well. I do NOT advocate low carb eating, but rather getting your carbohydrates from nutrient dense sources. Everyone's opinion is different in the matter, but overall the healthiest diet is the one you can stick with and that usually means balanced macros with nutrient dense food, and in my case at LEAST 30 % of my diet coming from protein, especially poultry, eggs and fish.

What I tell people, and what I did myself, is go talk to your doctor about it and tell your doctor everything that you are thinking as far as diet and exercise. It is the safest way to get results because they know your medical history and any factors that you need to figure into your diet equation, and is one more layer of accountability.

I use almost the exact 50p, 30c, 20f ratio that @thistimeismytime uses, but agree with @slkehl that fruits, veggies, and whole grains are important which is why I try to eat some everyday, and should eat more than I do. Ultimately everyone is different and has had success in many different ways, so your going to get a million different ways to go about it.

Honestly, at the beginning, I did not worry about anything other than the calorie number. Once I got that part down, I moved on to the macros.

I agree that you are going to get a lot of opinions. From everything I've read, protein and fat are essential macros while carbs are not. I have my protein set to 30% and fat to 30%. I find that when I am close to my protein number, the rest tends to fall in line. I don't fear fat, I just stick with the healthy dietary fats as much as possible.

There are a lot of benefits to getting enough protein, especially if you are doing any kind of strength training as it helps with muscle repair.

Excellent resource! Thank you!