TABLE 2.
Selected nutrients in food patterns modeled with the use of the AMDR for protein1
| AMDR modeling |
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| DGA 20152 | 18% protein | 30% protein | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Protein, g/d | 91.0 | 94.0 | 147 |
| % of RDA3 | 0.0 | 192 | 300 |
| % of calories | 18.2 | 18.8 | 29.4 |
| Total lipid (fat), g/d | 72.0 | 64.5 | 51.3 |
| % of calories | 32.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 |
| Cholesterol, mg/d | 215 | 128 | 226 |
| % of goal (<300 mg/d) | 72.0 | 43.0 | 75.0 |
| SFAs, g/d | 18.7 | 14.0 | 11.3 |
| % of calories | 8.4 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Carbohydrate, g/d | 256 | 278 | 250 |
| % of calories | 51.0 | 55.7 | 50.0 |
| Added sugars | 30.0 | 32.0 | 20.0 |
| % of goal4 | 100 | 106 | 67.0 |
| Total dietary fiber, g/d | 31.0 | 27.8 | 32.1 |
| % of goal (14 g/1000 kcal) | 111 | 99.0 | 104 |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, mg/d | 1274 | 1420 | 1275 |
| % of RDA3 | 127 | 142 | 124 |
| % of UL | 51.0 | 57.0 | 51.0 |
| Iron, mg/d | 17.0 | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| % of RDA3 | 94.0 | 90.0 | 101 |
| % of UL | 38.0 | 36.0 | 40.0 |
| Magnesium, mg/d | 352 | 442 | 518 |
| % of RDA3 | 110 | 138 | 159 |
| % of UL5 | NA | NA | NA |
| Potassium, mg/d | 3348 | 4236 | 4500 |
| % of AI | 71.0 | 90.0 | 96.0 |
| Sodium, mg/d | 1787 | 1932 | 1928 |
| % of goal4 (<2300 mg) | 78.0 | 84.0 | 84.0 |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A, μg RAE/d | 898 | 1480 | 1464 |
| % of RDA3 | 128 | 211 | 209 |
| % of UL | 30.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 |
| Vitamin E, mg α-tocopherol/d | 10.2 | 6.8 | 10.5 |
| % of RDA3 | 68.0 | 45.0 | 70.0 |
| % of UL6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Vitamin C, mg/d | 117 | 165 | 153 |
| % of RDA3 | 156 | 219 | 204 |
| % of UL | 5.8 | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Vitamin D, IU/d | 274 | 410 | 403 |
| % of RDA3 | 46.0 | 68.0 | 68.0 |
| % of UL | 6.8 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Folate, μg DFE/d | 586 | 441 | 373 |
| % of RDA3 | 146 | 112 | 93 |
| % of UL | 59.0 | 44.0 | 37.0 |
| Choline, mg/d | 349 | 294 | 365 |
| % of AI | 82.0 | 69.0 | 86.0 |
| % of UL | 10.0 | 8.4 | 10.0 |
1
All based on the USDA Health Eating Pattern and 2000 kcal/d. AI, Adequate Intake; AMDR, Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range; DFE, dietary folate equivalent; DGA, Dietary Guidelines for Americans; IU, international unit; NA, not applicable; RAE, retinol activity equivalent; UL, tolerable upper intake level.
2
From reference 3, Table E3.1.A6.
3
Assumes a woman aged 31–50 y with a body weight of 61.5 kg.
4
As described in reference 3, Table E3.1.
5
Established only for dietary supplements and pharmaceutical preparations.
6
Applies to synthetic forms obtained from fortified foods, supplements, or a combination of the 2.