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Should a weight gaining diet be focused on calories or protein?
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∙ 12y ago
It should focus on both. While calories alone will cause you to gain weight, pretty much regardless of protein content, a modest amount of protein can help promote an increase in lean muscle mass, especially when combined for resistance exercise. Roughly 1.5 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day (~.7 grams of protein per pound of body weight for the metrically challenged) is about the highest that's been shown in studies to be effective.
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What percent of calories should come from protein?
Ideally 30 % of calories should come from protein 50 % from carbs 20% from good fat
Can you gain weight if you eat too much protein?
Yes, you can gain weight if you eat too many calories total, no matter which type of calorie (fat, carb, or protein). However, fat counts for 9 calories per gram wheras carbs and protein are 4 calories per gram. So you can (and should) eat plenty of complex carbs and lean protein, while keeping fat intake down, and not worry about gaining weight.
Do i need protein or calories to build muscle?
Calories are needed to build muscle. Calories can include protein but more importantly, a person should eat a healthy diet.
What is the percentge of protein you need?
10% to 35% of your daily calories eaten should come from protein
What nutrients should teens try to get their most calories from?
One should get all three macronutrients in their diet(protein, carb, fats)get 30% of calories from protein60% of calories from complex carbohydrates10% of calories from essential fats.
how much should I eat a day?
To eat well in a day you should have a balanced diet which is q equal amount of calories and protein
Do foods high in protein contain few calories?
It depends on the type of protein-rich food you are wondering about. red meats are very high in calories as well as pork white meats are also high in calories, but much better for you than red meats some beans are low in calories Your best bet, is probably a smoothie with protein powder if you just want protein and do not care how you get it, however if you want protein from a kind of food you should go for nuts or fish
What percentage of the calories you consume should come from fat?
Doctors and nutritionists usually recommend that 40% of your calories come from carbohydrates, 30% from protein, and 30% from fat.
How much should you eat a day if you are 160lbs?
If you are 160lbs, you should eat a balanced diet which includes fruits vegetables and protein. Generally, if you are watching your weight, you should restrict your calories to around 1800 calories per day.
Is it better to lose weight then drink protein to build muscule or should i lose weight and drink protein at the same time?
Why are you drinking protein? You should have a balanced diet, which means you're getting enough protein from your actual food. The exception is you being a vegan. I hope you know that drinking protein doesn't give you muscle, neither does working out. Protein and working out work together to give you muscle. First the working out rips your muscles, then the protein repairs it. And when it get repaired, it comes back stronger. Another thing to point out is that gaining muscle will give you more muscular weight, but it will make you lose the weight provided by the body fat. How does gaining muscle make you lose weight? The actual muscles and the act of working out keeps the metabolism going, and the metabolism burns calories. Your metabolism is how quickly the body turns food into energy.
Less than what percent of daily calories should come from saturated fat?
For optimum health you should try to get between 60% and 80% of your daily calories from saturated fat. The rest should be protein with a small amount from carbohydrates.
How much calories does salt have?
there are 0 calories in salt. calories only come from fat, protein or sugar, none of which are in salt. However, this does not mean salt is okay to eat in all scenarios, it should be consumed in small amounts.
