NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Question
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Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are the three main energy nutrients.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the main types of macronutrients in food (nutrients that are required daily in large quantities). They supply 90% of the dry weight of the diet and 100% of its energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 calories per gram, and fats provide 9 calories per gram. Fat is the most energy-dense nutrient, because it provides the most calories per gram (more than double carbohydrates and protein).
Detailed explanation-3: -1. “The six classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water."
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