Question

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) recommend that 20 to 30 percent of energy should come from lipids. Given that the caloric requirement per day is approximately 2,000 kcal, how much kilocalories of energy should come from lipids?

a. 750 kcal
b. 600 kcal
c. 200 kcal
d. 350 kcal

Answer 1

For a diet with a caloric requirement of approximately 2,000 kcal per day, the kilocalories that should come from lipids, as per the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), range from 400 to 600 kcal. The closest answer choice provided is 600 kcal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) recommend that 20 to 30 percent of energy should come from lipids. For a daily caloric intake of 2,000 kcal, to determine the amount of kilocalories that should come from lipids, we calculate both 20% and 30% of 2,000 kcal:

• 20% of 2,000 kcal = 0.20 × 2,000 = 400 kcal
• 30% of 2,000 kcal = 0.30 × 2,000 = 600 kcal

Thus, the kilocalories of energy that should come from lipids ranges from 400 to 600 kcal. According to the options provided, the closest answer that falls within this range is option b: 600 kcal.