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What are Macros?
Macronutrients (macros) are the three main nutrients your body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
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Diet Types
The presets are transparent examples for distributing a calorie target. They are not personalized diet prescriptions and may not fit a medical or performance need.
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Adjusting Your Diet
Enter a calorie target you already use, or estimate one with the TDEE calculator first. Consider professional guidance for significant diet changes.
Method and sources
Method: User-provided calories distributed by the selected macro split.
Supported population: Adults using a calorie target established separately.
- The calorie target is intentional
- Four kcal per gram for protein/carbohydrate and nine for fat
Frequently asked questions
How is the Macros estimate calculated?
User-provided calories distributed by the selected macro split.
What are the limitations of this Macros estimate?
Macro splits are planning examples, not individualized nutrition prescriptions.