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There are only 4 macronutrients (foods metabolism can run on): carbs, fat, protein, & ethanol. So if you believe protein & fat are nutrients, then you must beli
by c1u 14y ago
There are only 4 macronutrients (foods metabolism can run on): carbs, fat, protein, & ethanol. So if you believe protein & fat are nutrients, then you must believe carbs are as well.
- enraged_camel 14y agoI must say, you have taken childish pedantry to a whole new level.
- BlackJack 14y agoEven at a basic level, that's not true. Despite popular myth, the body can derive 1.5/2 cal/g of fiber as well. > While there is still some debate in the area, researchers have assigned a caloric value to fiber of 1.5-2 cal/gram (depending on the specific type). Source: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/fiber-its-natures-broom.html http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/fiber-its-natures...
- c1u 14y agoAh yes, but then those are fat calories, not "fibre" calories.
- Dylan16807 14y ago'Macronutrients' are not diet 'nutrients'. Nutrients are chemicals the body needs an external supply of. Building blocks for cells and structures. They have nothing to do with metabolism.