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How to Plan Calories and Macros per Meal
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Distributing calories evenly across meals helps maintain steady energy and blood sugar. Macronutrient ratios should align with your fitness goals.
Protein has 4 calories per gram, carbohydrates 4 calories per gram, and fat 9 calories per gram. These factors convert calorie targets to grams.
Common use cases:
- Weight loss meal planning
- Muscle building nutrition
- Keto or low-carb dieting
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Maria Gonzalez
Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH
Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.
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