BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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carbohydrates
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fats
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protein
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water
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Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Of the three major calorie sources (fat, protein and carbohydrate), fats have the most calories per gram making fat-rich foods the most common calorie-dense foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram.
Detailed explanation-4: -Energy Sources (kcal/g) Fat is the most energy-dense nutrient, because it provides the most calories per gram (more than double carbohydrates and protein).
Detailed explanation-5: -Nutrition Facts: What are Lipids? Lipids are fats, and they provide the body with nine calories per gram, making them the most energy rich component of food.