Calculating macronutrients
To automatically calculate macronutrients based on percentages, follow these steps from the Nutrient Goal Templates, the Clients Nutrient Goal, or Client Groups Nutrient Goal screen:
- Type a value in the Kilocalories Value field. This is required for calculating macronutrients.
- Click
. The Calculate Macronutrients dialog box appears.
- Enter percent for protein, carbohydrate, and fat from kilocalories, totaling 100%:
a. Type a percentage in the Kilocalories from Protein field.
b. Type a percentage in the Kilocalories from Carbohydrate field.
c. Type a percentage in the Kilocalories from Fat field.
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Enter two percentages and the software calculates the difference for the last field to reach 100%.
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Calories are required to calculate Macronutrients.
- Click
. Calculated values appear in the Protein, Carbohydrate, and Fat fields.