Macros
Articles on macronutrients for men managing their weight: what protein, carbohydrate and fat are, and how to work out your own figures. Which split the weight-loss trials support, and how to count macros from UK food labels. Figures come from UK government dietary recommendations, the UK food composition dataset and peer-reviewed trials.
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How to count macros: a UK guide for men to food labels, portions and when not to bother
To count macros, add up the protein, carbohydrate and fat on UK labels, per 100 g or per portion, and weigh anything unlabelled. Plus when to stop.
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What macro split is best for weight loss? What the trials show for men
With calories matched, the macro split made little difference to weight loss at one and two years in the largest trials. Protein is the exception.
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Macro calculator: work out your calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat (a UK guide for men)
A UK macro calculator on the SACN energy equations: estimated daily calories, a weight-loss target, and the protein, fat, carbohydrate and fibre to match.
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What are macros? Protein, carbohydrate and fat explained for men managing their weight
Macros are the nutrients that supply energy: protein, carbohydrate and fat. What each does, the calories per gram, the UK shares and how to read a label.
