So what exactly is a macronutrient (sometimes referred to as a "macro") and how much of each should we be eating? "To put it simply, a macronutrient is a nutrient that your body needs to maintain its ...

As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less ...

From cutting out carbohydrates to eating a high-protein diet, there are a lot of mixed messages about how adjusting the macros of the food we eat can help with weight loss. But with macronutrients ...

Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan” by Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfieldand (pictured speaking at ObesityWeek 2023), along with colleague Dr. Sue Shapses of Rutgers ...

Have you heard of counting macros for good health or weight loss? “Macro” is short for macronutrients, and they, along with micronutrients, are key to good health.

In the growing campaign positioning "Food as Medicine," Dr. Heymsfield joins Dr. Sue Shapses of Rutgers University to share a matrix of variables to consider when crafting nutrient-rich diets BATON ...

In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, researchers evaluated the impact of maternal dietary protein and carbohydrate balance on offspring's appetite and metabolic health. Animals have ...