Quote Originally Posted by Times Roman View Post
I was wanting to start a discussion as to whether or not grams/day is the right "unit of measure". I'm thinking "day" is not the right denominator. So I was trying to think of what the right denominator would be, as "per day" is not a good metabolic unit of measure. I was thinking "throughput time" would be more accurate. problem here is this is variable, and not only can change between individuals, but over time, with the individual as well. So instead, would it be the amount of time from the stomach to the end of the small intestine? That throughput time? This would have to be a theoretical discussion, but could still be interesting, none the less.
I think grams per day is a perfectly fine measure. There's no way you could accurately measure throughput time at home much less keep it constant. A few extra grams of fiber in one meal for instance would hangs throughput time. A few less grams of carbs, etc.