HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

BASIC CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many calories per gram do carbs have?
A
9
B
10
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram. This information is also included at the end of the Nutrition Facts label on food packages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each gram of carbohydrate and protein yield 4 calories/gram.

Detailed explanation-3: -The calories in food come from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats: A gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories. A gram of protein has 4 calories. A gram of fat has 9 calories-more than twice as much as the other two.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every gram of carbohydrate has about 4 calories. One teaspoon of sugar has about 5 grams of carbohydrate, and 20 calories.

Detailed explanation-5: -Carbs are measured in grams. On packaged foods, you can find total carb grams on the Nutrition Facts label. You can also check this list or use a carb-counting app to find grams of carbs in foods and drinks. For diabetes meal planning, 1 carb serving is about 15 grams of carbs.

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