NURSING ANM AND GNM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many calories per gram does fat have?
A
10
B
9
C
4
D
7
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: -Many high-fat foods such as pizza, baked goods, and fried foods have a lot of saturated fat. Eating too much fat can add extra calories to your diet and cause you to gain weight. All fats contain 9 calories per gram of fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calories in Macronutrients Gram for gram, each macronutrient contains a certain number of calories. Carbohydrates and protein each contain 4 calories per gram, while fat contains 9 calories per gram. Since fat contains more than double the number of calories per gram of carbs or protein, it is the most energy-dense.

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