Dietary fat

Vitamins and minerals aren’t the only nutrients that affect your health. Macro-nutrients play an important role in well-being. Our daily intake of protein, fat, and carbs influences everything from weight to disease risk. For this reason, the National Academy of Sciences provides specific intake recommendations, known as AMDRs, for all three macros. AMDR is the recommended range of intake for a macro-nutrient. Protein, fat, and carbohydrates each have their own AMDR. The AMDR for fat is 20-30%. Dietary fat is a nutrient your body needs to absorb key vitamins – including A, D, E, and K – as well as antioxidants. Fats also helps protect organs and keep the body warm.