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Fat – Optimal vs Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

The official Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) were determined by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine in 2005. The AMDR for fat was set at 20% to 35% of total calories for ‘the planning and assessment of the diets of healthy people. However, disagreement and discussion over these recommendations have increased …

Carbohydrates – Optimal vs Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

by Marty Kendall

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges, or AMDRs, have been set for each macronutrient—protein, carbs, and fats—by the Food and Nutrition Board of The Institute of Medicine “for the planning and assessment of the diets of healthy people”. The AMDR for carbohydrates is 45% to 65% of total calories. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans accompanied this with …

Protein – Optimal vs Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

by Marty Kendall

In the early 2000s, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) set the ‘Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges’ (AMDRs) based on ‘the assessment of diets eaten by healthy people’. Considering a growing majority of people are overweight and not metabolically healthy, there’s been plenty of disagreement and discussion as to whether these …

The “Acceptable” Macronutrient Ranges (AMDR) for Protein, Fat and Carbs: A Data-Driven Review

by Marty Kendall

These are some of the questions we regularly see in the Macros Masterclass and Data-Driven Fasting Challenges. Sadly, they are not considered by the latest Dietary Guidelines, which provide a one size fits all approach. In an attempt to add some clarity, this article shows you how you can modify your macronutrient targets to …