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How much carbs / caloreis / protien ... should i get for building muscle ..... ( im 7.9 ft. ...... 17% bodyfat 75 kg. ..... 19 years old)?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

you sound pretty fit: Most of us older men are way more bodyfat. I am not a trainer so everything is within normal guidelines is fine.

Answered 10/29/2013

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