Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) are defined as a range of intakes for a particular macronutrient that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate amounts of essential nutrients.
ACCEPTABLE MACRONUTRIENT DISTRIBUTION RANGES
Acceptable
Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) are defined as a range of intakes for
a particular macronutrient that is associated with reduced risk of chronic
disease while providing adequate amounts of essential nutrients. The AMDR for
adults is 45%–65% of their total calories from carbohydrates, 20%–35% from fat,
and 10%–35% from protein (Figure 27.7 ). The biologic properties of dietary
fat, carbohydrate, and protein are described below.
Figure 27.7 Acceptable
macronutrient distribution ranges in adults. *A growing body of evidence
suggests that higher levels of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids provide
protection against coronary heart disease.
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