Macronutrient

Question: How many calories and macronutrient ratio should I consume for fat loss? I am currently 265lbs, 6ft. I walk a lot at work. My goal is to get down to 170lbs. I will run/sprint at least 2 miles a day and do normal compound weight lifting exercises. Please help!

Answer: Try this it might help and you can keep playing with the figures. http://www.shapefit.com/weight-loss-calculator.html

Question: What is the best macronutrient for primary fuel for the human body? For example, saturated fats or carbohydrates and why? If we overeat in either they are still converted to fat in the body, so which is best in moderation?

Answer: Carbohydrates. The body (liver) prefers burning carbohydrates because then the chemical process of using energy conversion is expedited. Fill up on complex carbohydrates. Fats, ESPECIALLY SATURATED, should be AVOIDED. Gram for gram, Fats (unsaturdated, saturated, and trans) all have OVER twice the amount of calories as do carbohydrates. When you eat too much, carbs wont be magically converted to fats. They'll be stored as glycogen, which is heavy because it retains water ! OPT FOR CARBS. NEVER FATS!!

Question: What is the function of each macronutrient of fertilizer? Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium? I believe that nitrogen makes leaves greener, and probably potassium has something to do with turgor, and wilting, just guessing on that. One of my nephews asked me, because I'm old. But my late brother was the agronomist, not me.

Answer: Nitrogen is a basic component in photosynthesis and seed development. It is what gives grains the protein content. It is , as you say, what makes the leaves greener (chlorophyll). Phosphorus is used in plant structure, especially in strengthening roots and blossoms. Potassium, or potash, is a factor in overall health of the plant, disease resistance, and water intake.

Question: Wha'ts the proper macronutrient ration for preventing acne in teenage boys? I read somewhere that acne is caused because the sex glands hog all the nutrients, and the main reason nutritional needs are not met are because of imbalanced macronutrients (carbs, fats, proteins). What is the optimal macronutrient ratio for preventing acne/providing enough nutrients for both sex glands and skin? (I pretty much only eat healthy foods, so no need to tell me about that; i know my stuff about complex carbs, whole wheats and such)

Answer: Ive suffered with acne for 5 years now and a friend told me recently that eliminating dairy products from your diet can help get rid of acne. I thought id give it a try since i have nothing to loose considering all the MONEY and time i have spent on acne products and facials in the past. It took about 3 weeks to see a noticeable difference and 4 weeks later the only remains on my face are a few scars which will heal over time. I stopped eating/drinking milk, cream, ice cream, cheese and basically anything with high milk contents. I still eat some yogurt a few times a week because i still want some calcium intake and yogurt is also very good for your intensinal flora. I will also buy some calcium tablets. After all these years of medication, expensive facial treatments, laser treatment anything you name it, i have done it, i can finally say im free from acne. I have to say though that i was shocked because of all the research ive done and doctors ive been to, never ever mentioned anything about dairy products and how they may be a major cause of acne. I also did more research about why milk may be a huge factor in acne and it came up with because of the hormones in milk that are produced by a cow when the cow is pregnant. It all makes sense and finally after all these years i have found the cure for acne. Forget the products for now stop eating any dairy products and see if there is any difference. Give it a go you have nothing to loose!

Question: what is the most important macronutrient? suppose you could only eat one of the macronutrients (carbs, protein, fat) for a couple of months, which one would you need the most of? considering that you would have no car to get from place a to place b and would have to walk every single day. which one would be the most detrimental if you did not have that?

Answer: You can easily go with very little, if any carbs. Your body goes into ketosis and uses them to feed your brain instead of the carbs. Protein can be converted into virtually anything your body needs, as long as you get enough and a full variety. Fat is not directly needed since excess protein can be converted into lipids for proper transport and usage. Not the healthiest way to live in the long run but a couple of months with lots of water to help the conversion and waste problems of a lot of protein and you will live OK.

Question: Which of the following macronutrient interconversions is not possible? A.Carbohydrate converted to fat. C.Fat converted to protein. D.Protein converted to fat.

Answer: fat converted in to protein... think about it :D what was B?

Question: What macronutrient plays a role in whether or not calcium is considered to be in an active state in the body?

Answer: Vitamin D, if you mean micronutrient.

Question: Is saturated fat considered a macronutrient or a micronutrient? or is it neither? I need to do this for a nutrition project. It asks me to compare two (food) products: an unhealthy one and a healthy one One of the steps is to create a table with macronutrients and percentages and stuff...I know that macronutrients are ftas, proteins and carbs and that you need them in large quantities...but im not sure about the trans fats and saturated fats. So im just trying to make sure.

Answer: I would think that trans fat & saturated fats are macronutrients because they belong to fats. If you have trouble with that..you can split up essential (good) fats from bad fats. Omega 3's vs. Trans fat for example. I am certain that sat. fat is NOT a micronutrients. Micronutrients = vitamins.

Question: What is the macronutrient breakdown of a tablespoon of semen?

Answer: I agree with the first guy.

Question: What is the recommended male macronutrient breakdown for your daily calorie intake? A. If your normal? B. If trying to lose weight? Macronutrients (ie) Protien, Carbs, Fat etc.

Answer: I really hate when people don't answer this correctly. So I will. If you are of average genetics, meaning you have a slight sensitivity to carbohydrates, store fat whenever necessary, but also can lean out when expenditure is higher than intake, then the following should be useful to you; A. According to the Government, a diet should consist of mainly 50-65% Carbohydrates, 20-30% Fats, 10-15% Proteins. My own opinion is different seeing how that is a VERY generalized statement. Everyone's body rythym is very elusive, so you should toy with what works best for you. (This is also answer B). Some people who have a high tendency to accumulate bodyfat thanks to even "healthy" carbohydrates should take in the consumption moderately, increasing protein levels for recovery, and maybe using fats as an advantage to stave off hunger. I'm the type of person that if I ate some fruit during one of my rest days (Which are few and far between) that my insulin would spike and I would have wasted a day. Does that mean I should stop eating carbohydrates? No, I watch which kinds do harm to my body, lower the amount, increase healthy fats such as nuts, and bump the protein up. I don't like the ratio program, our bodies were not built using ratios. I would create a calorie deficit, choose foods wisely, inscrease activity level, and watch for 3 weeks. Nothing occurs, change something.

Question: what are the three macronutrient ingredients in fertilizer? I need this for an environmental project for school. Any help would be apprecitated

Answer: Well, there are usually more than three, and the exact mix would be determined by reading the label on the back of the bag. In general, fertilizer can contain boron, chlorine, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, sodium, and zinc, all of which are considered plant micronutrients. This is kind of like saying "what are the three ingredients in soup?"....because the answer is still going to be "well, it depends...."

Question: Macronutrient Breakdown for a Soy-Free Vegetarian Diet? Curious as to what the "standard" macronutrient breakdown should be for a vegetarian. Considering that a soy-free diet would involve a lot more legumes, beans and whole grains, the amount of carbs in a vegetarian diet is naturally higher. What should the ratios be to be healthy and lower the risks associated with high carb diets?

Answer: It's very good to hear that the vegetarian community is beginning to take notice to the negative health effects of soy. Here are a couple of facts for you: Myth: Soy estrogens (isoflavones) are good for you. Truth: Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue. Myth: Soy foods are safe and beneficial for women to use in their postmenopausal years. Truth: Soy foods can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause. Consumption of unfermented soy products is probably not such a good idea. Unfermented soy contains high levels of a number of compounds that can: block the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc; stunt growth; and alter hormone levels, disrupting menstruation, lowering testosterone, increasing the risk of breast cancer, and causing thyroid and prostate complications. Unfermented soy includes things like soy milk, soy burgers, soy hot dogs, and tofu. Sorry....sounds like your dad is correct! Here's the link that provides lots of info about soy: http://www.frot.co.nz/dietnet/basics/soy.htm

Question: Is mercury a basic nutrient, macronutrient, micronutrient, trace nutrient, or biotoxin? It's for a biology project I need to do on mercury. I have no idea what any of the above words mean, but I'm supposed to include which one mercury is.

Answer: Haven't you ever heard of Mercury poisoning? Even if you didn't know all the definitions, you know that Mercury is bad, and the word Toxin is bad, so Mercury is a biotoxin :)

Question: 1. How does your macronutrient intake compare with the RDA for your age and sex?

Answer: compared to the RDA for my age and sex my macronutrient intake is about 50% however my intake based on my weight and activity level is 100%

Question: Whats the difference between...Micronutrient and Macronutrient? For my Urban Animal Science class, we have a test tomorrow. I'm working on the reviews. Addition to the question it says Hint: Size isn't the actual size of the nutrient. I need an answer

Answer: Micronutrients are essential elements needed by life in small quantities. They include microminerals and Vitamins. Microminerals or trace elements include at least iron, cobalt, chromium, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc, and molybdenum. They are dietary minerals needed by the human body in very small quantities (generally less than 100mg/day) as opposed to macrominerals which are required in larger quantities. Note that the use of the term "mineral" here is distinct from the usage in the geological sciences. Vitamins are organic chemicals that a given living organism requires in trace quantities for good health, but which the organism cannot synthesize, and therefore must obtain from its diet. Macronutrient can mean: Macronutrient (nutrition), either a carbohydrate, protein, or fat Macronutrient (ecology), an essential chemical element needed by all life in large quantities for it to function normally In nutrition, macronutrients are those nutrients that together provide the vast majority of metabolic energy to an organism. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. Others include alcohol and organic acids. They are distinguished from micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals necessary in small amounts to maintain health but not to provide energy. macronutrient in ecology is an essential chemical element needed in large quantities by all living things in order to function normally. They include the nonmetallic "big six:" carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. Occasionally, the macrominerals are included in the definition, but are usually excluded in scientific discussion. The other macronutrients are the metals sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc and molybdenum. u can find more than u need the stated links...

Question: 41) Which of the following is a macronutrient essential for the formation of proteins? 41)Which of the following is a macronutrient essential for the formation of proteins? a)Sulfur b)Nitrogen c)Iron d)Cobalt e)Molybdenum THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Answer: It is Nitrogen. Without which, amino acids (the basic building block of any protein) can not be formed.