Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. accord
ing to the results of the analysis, his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories; his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average daily cholesterol intake was 350 mg. based on this information, his total fat intake is _____ the acceptable macronutrient distribution range.
The correct answer is "below". An Acceptable Micronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) is a range of macronutrient intake needed to achieve a balance between a healthy intake of the essential nutrients and a reduced risk of developing chronic disease. This range has been established for fats, proteins, carbohydrates and two specific categories of polyunsaturated fatty acids. According to AMDR, an adult's intake of fats should be in between 20-35% of total dietary calories. Don's fat intake is lower than the recommended range and this increases his risk for nutritional deficiency.
