What Are Macros? Protein, Carbs and Fat Explained
Macros, short for macronutrients, are the three nutrients your body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates and fat.
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Calories, portions, balanced plates and the everyday numbers, explained without the jargon.
What Is a Balanced Plate? A Simple Template for Any Meal
A balanced plate is a simple way to build meals: fill about half your plate with vegetables and fruit, about a quarter with whole grains or other starchy foods, and about a quarter with protein, then add a little healthy fat and a drink like water or milk.
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What Is a Calorie Deficit and How Does It Work?
A calorie deficit happens when you take in fewer calories than your body uses over time, so it draws on stored energy and weight tends to go down.
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What Is BMR? Basal Metabolic Rate Made Simple
BMR, or basal metabolic rate, is the number of calories your body needs to keep basic functions running at complete rest, such as breathing, circulating blood, regulating temperature and maintaining organs.
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What Is Food Tracking? A Beginner's Guide to Logging What You Eat
Food tracking means recording what you eat and drink, either briefly or in detail, to understand your habits.
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What Is Meal Prep? A Beginner's Guide to Planning Ahead
Meal prep means planning and preparing some or all of your meals ahead of time, such as cooking grains and proteins in batches, chopping vegetables or packing ready-to-go lunches.
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What Is Nutrient Density? Getting More Nutrition From Every Bite
Nutrient density describes how many vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and other beneficial nutrients a food provides relative to its calories.
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What Is Portion Control? Easy Ways to Size Your Meals
Portion control means choosing how much of a food you eat so it matches your hunger, energy needs and goals.
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What Is TDEE? Total Daily Energy Expenditure Explained
TDEE, or total daily energy expenditure, is the total number of calories your body uses in a day.
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