Body Fat Percentage Guide: Calculation, Measurement & Goals

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How to Calculate Percentages Into Grams

Published Nov,18 2018 | By Lisa Maloney

You can convert the percentages of fats, carbohydrates and proteins of your diet into the number of grams of each of these calorie sources. This will also require you to know the number of calories you can consume each day.

Lisa is a retired personal trainer with more than 4,000 hours of hands-on experience working with a variety of clients, from sports teams to weight loss and post-rehab populations. She's also a professional writer. Published credits in the health field include Feel Rich, SheKnows, Precor.com, and the East Coast magazine Breathe.