Macros
Macronutrients
Short definition
Macronutrients — protein, fat and carbohydrate making up calorie intake.
Full definition
Macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate) are the three calorie sources: protein 4 kcal/g, carbs 4 kcal/g, fat 9 kcal/g. Distribution depends on goals — hypertrophy emphasizes carbs and protein, weight loss emphasizes protein and a deficit.
Examples
Macros: 200 g protein, 350 g carbs, 70 g fat.