HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the true statements below.
A
1 gram of carbs = 4 calories
B
1 gram of protein = 6 calories
C
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
D
2 grams of protein = 8 calories
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -General recommendations are to consume 15–30 grams of protein at each meal. Studies show higher intakes-those more than 40 grams-in one sitting are no more beneficial than the recommended 15–30 grams at one time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chick-fil-a Nuggets 8 Count (1 serving) contains 10g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 13g fat, 28g protein, and 270 calories.

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