There are three main types of macronutrients (macros): proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. They are essential nutrients the body needs in large quantities to remain healthy. Macronutrients provide the ...

When it comes to weight loss, research shows that how many calories you consume each day may matter more than the amount of carbs, fat, and protein in your diet. The energy, or calories, in the foods ...

The Food and Nutrition Board's (FNB's) Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Standing Committee established the Panel on Macronutrients to review and evaluate the scientific literature and interpret the ...