Karin is a healthy 23-year-old college student. She usually consumes about 2100 kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, her range of protein intake is _____kcal per day.

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is 10-35% of total daily calories. For Karin, who consumes about 2100 kcal per day, 10% of 2100 is 210 kcal and 35% of 2100 is 735 kcal. Therefore, her range of protein intake according to AMDR guidelines is 210 to 735 kcal per day.

Karin Is a Healthy 23-Year-Old College Student