Why are the EER and AMDR such important metrics?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER): The energy recommendation—called the
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)—represents the average dietary energy
intake (kcalories per day) that will maintain energy balance in a person who has
a healthy body weight and level of physical activity. Balance is key to the
energy recommendation. Enough food energy is needed to sustain a healthy and
active life, but too much can lead to weight gain and obesity. Because any
amount in excess of energy needs will result in weight gain, no upper level for
energy has been determined.
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
People don’t eat energy directly; they derive energy from foods containing
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Each of these three energy-yielding nutrients
contributes to the total energy intake, and those contributions vary in relation to
one another. The DRI committee has determined that the composition of a diet
that provides adequate energy and nutrients and reduces the risk of chronic
diseases is:
45 to 65 percent kcalories from carbohydrate
20 to 35 percent kcalories from fat
10 to 35 percent kcalories from protein.