Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range AMDR

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) 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. Adults should consume 45 to 65 percent of their total calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 35 percent from frit, and 10 to 35 percent from protein. 

Vegetarian and particularly vegan diets tend to be low in energy, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, and sodium. If processed foods are avoided added sugars are also low. Current recommendations for acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR) in the US are for fat 20-55% of calories and for protein 10-35% of calories, with added sugars no more than 25 % of calories, and the remainder from other carbohydrates. 

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