HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nutritionists know that a gram of protein contains ____ Calories, a gram of fat has ____ Calories, and a gram ofcarbohydrate has ____ Calories.
A
4 / 9 / 4
B
9 / 4 / 9
C
5 / 8 / 6
D
5 / 8 / 6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. This information is also included at the end of the Nutrition Facts label on food packages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fat has more than twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and proteins. A gram of fat has about 9 calories, while a gram of carbohydrate or protein has about 4 calories.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kilocalories per gram, and fats provide 9 kilocalories per gram.

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