Sport Shouldn't these numbers add up? (UK GDAs)

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DanHarris

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Take a look at the table at the bottom of this web page:



Is it just me being stupid, or do the recommended amounts of protein, fat and carbs for men not add up to match the recommended 2500 calories...

I'm not really looking to debate these figures, I don't base my diet off these or anything, I just thought the numbers seemed wrong when I saw them. I'm going off:

Carb (4kcal/g), protein (4kcal/g) and fat (9kcal/g)

So if they are giving out this advice (which doesn't apply to any of us here anyway) shouldn't their total calories match up to the macro nutrients ;)
 
Nope.

Those are the Recommended MINIMUM amounts of macro nutrients, based on the 2,500 cal diet.

different people need different macros due to lifestyle or medical reasons (i.e diabetes) even if their total caloric intake is roughly the same.

Since these are minimum amounts for average people (not those who intensely train) they aren't the most beneficial way to play and organize a diet.
 
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