How are fat and caffeine limits determined?

Donna_cps3

Interested in why it seems like I am allowed a lot of fat in my profile.

Susan_RD_101

@Donna_cps3 This is likely based on the macro settings you selected in your profile. Technically, there isn't an upper limit for fat although the Institute of Medicine sets a healthy macro range between 20-35% of total calories. Some health organizations also advise limiting intakes of saturated and total fat.

In Canada (where I live), caffeine limits are based on safety data by Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/caffeine-foods/foods.html

Hope this helps!

Donna_cps3

Thank you. How do we access the macro settings? Can't seem to find them in my profile.

Karen_Cronometer

Hi Donna,

You can change your macro settings by going to the Settings tab, then Profile + Targets (on our website).

There is Macronutrient Targets section where you can make changes.

https://support.cronometer.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060255111-Profile-Targets

On the mobile app, please go to Settings > Targets > Macronutrient Settings.