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Body Fat Details and Macros

Keeping our bodies healthy is important. One way to keep ourselves healthy is by understanding body fat and the nutrients our bodies need. Measuring body fat and the three main nutrients that help our bodies stay strong and healthy if our focus today.

Measuring Body Fat: We can measure body fat to know if we have a healthy amount. There are a few ways to do this:

Skin Pinch: We can use a tool called a caliper to measure the thickness of our skin in certain spots. This helps us estimate how much body fat we have.
Body Scale: Some scales can give us a body fat percentage by sending a signal through our bodies. It’s a painless way to estimate our body fat.
Special Scans: In places like hospitals, they have machines to measure body fat by X-rays and water tests. These tests are not common for everyday use.

Remember, it’s not about getting exact numbers. What matters is keeping track of changes over time to see if we’re getting healthier.

Here is a link to a detailed Fat Calculator that will help you in determining your Body Fat Percentage.

Important Nutrients: Nutrients are like special ingredients that our bodies need to work. There are three main ones we should know about:

Carbohydrates: Carbs give us energy, like fuel for a car. They are found in bread, rice, fruits, and vegetables. It’s good to choose whole grains and limit sugary foods and drinks.
Proteins: Proteins help our muscles grow and repair. We can find them in foods like meat, fish, eggs, beans, and tofu. They are like the building blocks of our bodies.
Fats: Fats are important for our body’s functions, like protecting our organs and giving us energy. We can get healthy fats from foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, and oils. We should avoid eating too many unhealthy fats found in fried and processed foods.

Finding a Balance: To stay healthy, we need to eat a good mix of these nutrients. It’s like having a balanced meal. Everyone’s needs are different, a general guide is to have about 45-65% of our calories from carbohydrates, 20-35% from fats (the healthy ones), and 10-35% from proteins.

By understanding body fat and the important of nutrients, we can make better choices for our health. Let’s take care of ourselves and make healthy choices every day!

If you would like to see a chart on more Common Macros please tap here for that information.

Muscle Groups & Target Exercises

Knowing which area of your body you want to focus on can inform your exercise choices. Your muscle fibers adapt to the type of exercise you do, so it is important to have a plan. There are 11 muscle groups in the body, and these correlating workouts are the best exercises targeting each muscle group.