Body type eating

Nutrition For An Ectomorph
The main goal of an Ectomorph is gaining weight and this task is hard. He usually has a high metabolism, which helps turn foods into energy easily and quickly. If the Ectomorph wants to build muscle, his goal will be to mainly increase his daily carbohydrate intake, as well as a higher caloric intake overall.

Recommended macronutrient ratio for an Ectomorph who wants to build muscle:
Carbohydrate 50% - Protein 30% - Fat 20%

Nutrition For A Mesomorph
A mesomorph tends to turn food into muscle really easily, so they need high amount of protein, but a caloric intake less important than an Ectomorph. They can handle a moderate amount of carbs since, but if it becomes too high they will be more likely to store fat compared to an Ectomorph.

Recommended macronutrient ratio for an mesomorph who wants to build muscle
Carbohydrate 40% - Protein 40% - Fat 20%
Recommended macronutrient ratio for an mesomorph who wants to lose fat
Carbohydrate 30% - Protein 40% - Fat 30%

Nutrition For An Endomorph
An Endormorph often has a slow metabolism and have a greater amount of fat cells. Endormorphs can build a lot of muscle, but they will have to watch what they eat in order to keep their body lean. In that case, carbohydrates should be limited, whether it's for building muscle or lose fat.

Recommended macronutrient ratio for an Endomorph who wants to build muscle:
Carbohydrate 30% - Protein 50% - Fat 20%
Recommended macronutrient ratio for an Endomorph who wants to lose fat:
Carbohydrate 20% - Protein 50% - Fat 30%

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