What is the AMDR for protein in the typical guidelines?

• A. 10–35%
• B. 45–65%
• C. 20–60%
• D. 5–15%

Answer: (A)

Protein AMDR reflects the portion of daily calories that should come from protein. The recommended range is 10–35% of total energy, which balances getting enough essential amino acids with keeping room for carbohydrates and fats in the diet. The other options don’t fit standard guidelines: 45–65% aligns with carbohydrate guidelines, 20–60% is not a recognized protein range and too broad, and 5–15% is generally too low for protein needs. For a 2000 kcal day, 10–35% equates to roughly 50–175 g of protein.