Calculation of Energy Macronutrients

and related energy macronutrients in the diet (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) has always been the subject of controversy, among professionals as well as among simple sports, fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts.

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For this reason, a "precise" division still seems, even today, not entirely clear and anything but univocal.

Doubt undermines above all those who would like to rely on very precise and equal percentages or coefficients for all, a condition that, of course, is absolutely not applicable. Let's see why

and percentage of fat;

Global energy consumption;

Type of any desirable physical activity;

Special pathologies or physiological conditions etc.

But what are the most used methods for calculating energy macronutrients?

(total or in lean mass).

Attention! One system does not necessarily preclude the other. In fact, while adopting the first, many professionals choose to make an exception for proteins, which need depends very much on weight and muscle mass.

Below we will try to summarize the two methods as understandably as possible, but it must be specified that this type of work should be reserved for dedicated professionals such as that of the dietician.

. Let's say, about half. Never below 40%, more often they are between 45 and 60%. In a few cases they reach 65%.

Carbohydrates are further divided into complex and soluble (improperly, simple). With regard to these ulti, it is advisable not to exceed the percentage of 10-12%. This caution is valid, however, especially for those who consume table sugar or foods sweetened with it (or with honey or fructose), such as sweets, snacks, drinks and fruit juices, etc.