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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Dustin, Matt, author.

Title: Macronutrient basics / Matt Dustin, CSCS.

Description: Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2020.

Series: Basics.

Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019038550 | ISBN 9781507212707 (pb) | ISBN 9781507212714 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Weight loss. | Carbohydrates. | Carbohydrates in human nutrition.

Classification: LCC RM222.2 .D788 2020 | DDC 613.2/83--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019038550

ISBN 978-1-5072-1270-7

ISBN 978-1-5072-1271-4 (ebook)

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The information in this book should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem. Not all diet and exercise plans suit everyone. You should always consult a trained medical professional before starting a diet, taking any form of medication, or embarking on any fitness or weight training program. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.

Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

Contains material adapted from the following title published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: The Everything® Guide to Macronutrients by Matt Dustin, CSCS, Pn1, copyright © 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0416-0.