HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How man kj’s does 1 gram of fat provide?
A
17
B
27
C
37
D
16
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1 gram of protein = 4 Calories = 17 kJ. 1 gram of carbohydrate =4 Calories = 16 kJ. 1 gram of fat = 9.3 calories = 37 kJ.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each gram of fat yields 9 calories. A calorie is a measurement, just like a teaspoon or an inch. Calories are the amount of energy released when your body breaks down (digests and absorbs) food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although each of these macronutrients supplies the energy needed to run body functions, the amount of energy that each provides varies. Carbohydrates and proteins each provide 17kJ/g whereas fats provide 37kJ/g.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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