Nutrition Guides & Articles
1,333 posts in two collections — 500 in-depth guides and 833 question-led articles that answer the exact things people search, from “How many calories in a Big Mac?” to “Is Subway actually healthy?”. Every post is built on the same data as our calculators, so the numbers always agree. You are on page 104 of 112.
How Do I Convert Macro Percentages to Grams?
Multiply your calorie target by the percentage, then divide by 4 for protein or carbs or by 9 for fat.
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Do I Need to Hit My Macros Exactly Every Day?
No.
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How Much Protein Per Kilogram Should You Eat?
The baseline RDA is 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
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How Do I Calculate My Macros?
In four steps: find your maintenance calories (TDEE), adjust them for your goal, set protein from body weight (about 1.6–2.2g/kg when training), then split the remaining calories between fat and carbohydrate.
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What Percentage of Calories Should Come From Fat?
The standard acceptable range (AMDR) for fat is 20–35% of total calories for adults.
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Who Should Use the Macro Calculator?
Three groups get real value from the Macro Calculator — and one group should treat it as a starting point for a professional conversation instead.
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How Accurate Is the Macro Calculator?
Exact maths, approximate inputs: an honest account of how close the Macro Calculator's answers land, and how to get the closest one.
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What is an Ounce-equivalent of Grains or Protein?
One slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal or 1/2 cup cooked rice counts as 1 oz-equivalent of grains.
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How Much Dairy Should I Have Each Day?
Most adults on a 2,000-calorie pattern are guided to about 3 cups per day, such as milk, yogurt or fortified soy alternatives..
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What Are the Five MyPlate Food Groups?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy.
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What Counts as an Ounce-Equivalent?
For grains, one ounce-equivalent is a slice of bread, a cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or half a cup of cooked rice, pasta or oatmeal.
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How Much Dairy Do You Need Per Day?
Three cups a day on the standard 2,000-calorie MyPlate pattern.
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