Tracking macronutrients can be beneficial for those who are looking to reach specific health or fitness goals. However, this is not required for making healthier choices, as setting an intention of consuming a variety of macronutrients, deriving from natural sources, and that are not overly-processed, would be just as effective. Also, continuous tracking of macronutrients should be avoided if one tends to exhibit problematic eating behaviors, or to overly- control their food intake, to prevent this from aggravating potentially pre-existing eating disorders.
Along these lines, for people who find tracking macronutrients beneficial,  tracking can ensure they are consuming enough of each macronutrient, and can make adjustments as needed. However, it is essential to listen to your body’s hunger signals and not become too restrictive or obsessive with tracking.If you find yourself developing such behaviors, please contact a mental health provider for additional support.