HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Protein and carbohydrate provide us with the same amount of energy, how many calories per gram do they both provide?
A
9kcal
B
8kcal
C
5kcal
D
4kcal
E
7kcal
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein. 9 calories in a gram of fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 gram of carbohydrate contains about 3.75 calories (16 kJ), of which fiber is also a type of carbohydrate found almost exclusively in plants. Therefore, carbohydrates have a very important role in the development of our body.

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