NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
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4
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9
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20
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1
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram.
Detailed explanation-2: -One level teaspoon of sugar contains 16 Calories and 4 g of carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-3: -This number equals the number of carbohydrate servings in 1 standard serving. Remember: 1 carbohydrate serving is 15 grams of carbohydrate.
Detailed explanation-4: -All three provide energy (measured in calories), but the amount of energy in 1 gram (1/28 ounce) differs: 4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein. 9 calories in a gram of fat.
Detailed explanation-5: -Alcohol (in the form of ethanol) provides about 7 Calories per gram.
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