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Evidence-based targets and equations a practitioner works with day to day — protein by population, energy estimation, and macronutrient allocation, each tied to the guideline or meta-analysis behind it.

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Protein Requirements by Population (g/kg)

Evidence-based g/kg protein targets by population: RDA vs IAAO, muscle gain, older adults, pregnancy and GLP-1 weight loss, with sources.

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Protein: g/kg vs % of Calories

Why clinicians prescribe protein in g/kg, not % of calories. The AMDR 10-35% is a planning guardrail, not a target - how to use it.

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BMR Equations: Mifflin-St Jeor vs Katch-McArdle

Compare Mifflin-St Jeor, Harris-Benedict and Katch-McArdle BMR equations - accuracy by population and why the activity factor matters most.

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Macro Allocation: The Protein-First Method

Set macros protein-first: g/kg protein, a fat floor, then carbs as the remainder. Plus carb needs by training load and a fibre target.

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Turn these targets into client-ready meal plans — g/kg protein, energy equations and macro allocation are built into the platform.

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