NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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gram of carbohydrate equals how many calories
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9
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2
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4
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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: -This number equals the number of carbohydrate servings in 1 standard serving. Remember: 1 carbohydrate serving is 15 grams of carbohydrate.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ten grams of a carbohydrate provides 40 calories of energy. This is the same amount of energy as your body receives from ten grams of protein.
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