Iron Radio: New Changes to Dietary Recommendations and Fruit & Veggie Intake Analysis In this episode of Iron Radio, Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike Nelson discuss upcoming changes to dietary recommendations set to be implemented by 2029, including the discontinuation of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) and shifting the focus from "apparently healthy" individuals to the general population. They analyze the complexity of these recommendations and speculate on potential implications for nutrition guidelines. Additionally, the duo examines a study on the effectiveness of skin spectrometry in measuring fruit and vegetable intake, offering insights into practical applications and potential benefits for nutritional assessments. Tune in for an in-depth analysis on these pertinent topics and more. 01:08 New Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Macros 02:10 Dropping the AMDR and Its Implications 04:08 Shift from 'Apparently Healthy' to General Population 14:24 Iron Radio Updates and Announcements 16:17 New Book on Dietary Supplements in Sports Performance 17:27 Tech Gadgets for Measuring Fruit and Vegetable Intake 20:11 Surrogate Markers and Dietary Recalls 20:43 Carotenoids and Micronutrient Intake 21:28 Challenges in Dietary Reporting 22:54 Practical Tips for Increasing Veggie Intake 28:36 Spectrophotometer and Glycation Meters 32:04 Organic vs. Non-Organic Debate 32:57 Frozen Fruits and Practicality 34:25 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser Donate to the show via PayPal HERE . You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you! Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie