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Re:Better cognitive ability from less snacking of processed ... by antisthenes on Thursday May 25, 2023 @09:58AM (#36070793)
> the most common, most basic problem they’ve addressed—the optimal ratio of fat, protein, and carbohydrate—is completely unsolved.

Anyone who makes this statement and doesn't understand that this ratio depends on personal behavior is a flat out absolute idiot and shouldn't make any public facing statements. No way to sugar coat it.

This is regardless of whether nutritionists made any progress.

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Re:Better cognitive ability from less snacking of processed ... by smolder on Thursday May 25, 2023 @11:00AM (#36071574)
Additionally, there are different types of fats, carbs, and proteins, and many different sources of them. So, any general advice on an "optimal ratio", even for a given persons activity level and metabolism, is not likely to hold up for variations on the types and sources of macronutrients.
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