Macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates, and fats—provide the energy and building blocks your body needs to function, recover, and grow. Understanding how to balance these nutrients helps you meet performance goals and maintain overall health.
Your daily calorie target starts with the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which estimates energy expenditure at rest. The Mifflin‑St Jeor equation is widely used:
Multiplying BMR by an activity factor yields Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Adjusting TDEE for weight‑loss or weight‑gain goals and then applying your chosen macro percentages converts calories into grams of protein (4 kcal/g), carbs (4 kcal/g), and fat (9 kcal/g).
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