Nutrition

Macronutrients

Also called Macros

Macronutrients are the nutrients eaten in large amounts that provide energy: protein, carbohydrate and fat.

Protein and carbohydrate provide about 4 kcal per gram and fat about 9 kcal per gram. Alcohol, though not a nutrient, provides about 7 kcal per gram.

General information, not medical advice.