Establishing Energy Recommendations
In contrast to the RDA and AI values for nutrients, the recommendation for energy
is not generous.The DRI Committee
has determined that the composition of a diet that provides adequate energy and
nutrients and reduces the risk of chronic diseases is:
o 45-65 percent kcalories from carbohydrate
o 20-35 percent kcalories from fat
o 10-35 percent kcalories from protein
These values are known as Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
(AMDR).Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) People don't eat
energy directly; they derive energy from foods containing carbohydrate, fat, and
protein.Each of these three energy-yielding nutrients contributes to the total energy
intake, and those contributions vary in relation to each other.?