Google how to calculate your own nutrition needs and the results will yield a plethora of online nutrition calculators. But how do you know which one to choose" Are they accurate" And then what happens" How do you apply this information to your own body" This post was written in collaboration with Mia, who is a Registered Dietitian on my team.
Nutrition calculators are EVERYWHERE online and it?s easy to receive macros and suggested caloric intake after answering a few questions. The problem is that these calculators are rarely accurate and don?t consider factors that can have a huge impact on how much and what types of fuel you should choose for your unique situation and health goals.
Online nutrition calculators fail to account for various factors, including:
Stress: mental, emotional, physical
Nutrition quality. How do you know you?re getting enough vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium and zinc"
How much NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis) are you getting" This is the amount of activity you get in each day just from house work, moving around, running your kids to practice, walking to dinner with your spouse, etc.
Nutrient deficiencies. Are you on birth control, pregnant, breastfeeding, are you currently injured or recovering from surgery or a medical procedure"
How long have you been in an energy deficit" Have you potentially decreased your metabolic baseline from over-exercising and under-fueling"
What is your envi...
