Individuals who exercise should consume more carbohydrates than sedentary people. The USDA recommends that people consume 45-65% of their diet from carbohydrate sources. A majority of those carbs should come from complex carb sources. Let’s calculate how many grams of carbohydrate an individual needs

Protein is an essential source of energy. How much protein you need depends on a few things like current activity level, types of activity, current body statistics, and goals both aesthetic and athletic.