Using the AMDR ranges, which of the following sets of macronutrient energy distributions is within recommended ranges for carbohydrates, fat, and protein respectively (carb 45–65%, fat 20–35%, protein 10–35%)?

• A. Carbohydrate 70%, Fat 15%, Protein 15% — within AMDR since each macronutrient independently meets at least one of the ranges.
• B. Carbohydrate 40%, Fat 45%, Protein 15% — within AMDR because only protein must be in the recommended range.
• C. Carbohydrate 55%, Fat 25%, Protein 20% — all within AMDR ranges.
• D. Carbohydrate 50%, Fat 10%, Protein 40% — within AMDR because the total sums to 100% even though fat and protein are outside their ranges.

Answer: (C)