FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A body needs about 1 cup/tablespoon of fat a day.
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cup
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tablespoon
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct option is D. 4 tablespoons. A healthy person should consume around 35 percent of their total calories from fat every day.
Detailed explanation-2: -How many calories are in one gram of fat, carbohydrate, or protein? Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram.
Detailed explanation-3: -If your meal includes 10 grams of saturated fat, that would account for almost half of your recommended intake of saturated fat for the day. For people who need to lower their cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends that saturated fat should come from no more than 5 to 6 percent of your calories.
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