NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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9
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6
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4
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10
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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. For more information about these nutrients, view FNIC resources about Macronutrients.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids (fats) are found predominately in butter, margarine, lard, oils, meats, animal fat, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and many processed foods. Lipids provide more energy per gram than carbohydrates (9 calories per gram of lipids versus 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates).
Detailed explanation-3: -Each gram of carbohydrate in food provides four calories of energy. Glucose is the main carbohydrate that the body breaks down for energy. The major pathway by which glucose is broken down for energy requires oxygen, and the final products are carbon dioxide, water, and energy.