30 Seconds SummaryMacroFactor’s Algorithms and Core Philosophy
- MacroFactor focuses on providing detailed insight into its algorithms for adjusting calorie and macronutrient targets, explaining the logic behind changes and the importance of understanding energy balance.
- The app uses deterministic algorithms based on changes in body mass and energy balance, starting with an initial estimate of daily energy expenditure using the Cunningham equation and custom activity multipliers.
- This initial estimate is adjusted as more user data is collected, particularly through logging weight and food intake, aiming to refine the estimate over time to tailor it more precisely to individual needs.
- The algorithm considers both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends in weight to adjust daily calorie and macronutrient recommendations, ensuring they are both responsive and reasonably stable.
- MacroFactor’s philosophy emphasizes a stress-free experience, avoiding the guilt and pressure commonly associated with other nutrition trackers; it makes adjustments based on data without requiring strict adherence to previous targets.
- The app supports a variety of dietary goals and preferences, adapting recommendations based on individual activity levels, intake, and weight changes without penalizing deviations from set targets.
Stronger By Science
Greg Nuckols
