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Fitness Tools | Macronutrient Planning Reference

Body TypeFatProteinCarbs
Ectomorph20%25%55%
Mesomorph30%30%40%
Endomorph40%35%25%

Calorie Ranges (calories per pound of body weight)

Section titled “Calorie Ranges (calories per pound of body weight)”
ActivityWeight LossMaintenanceWeight Gain
Sedentary10-1212-1416-18
Moderate12-1414-1618-20
Very14-1616-1820-22
  • Fat: calories / 9 = grams
  • Protein: calories / 4 = grams
  • Carbohydrates: calories / 4 = grams
  1. Fully preset: Body type determines macro percentages; activity level + goal determine calorie range. No user-supplied numbers beyond weight.
  2. Preset calories: Activity level + goal determine calorie range; user supplies custom macro percentages.
  3. Preset macros: Body type determines macro percentages; user supplies custom calorie range.
  4. Fully custom: User supplies both calorie range and macro percentages.