2. Which of the following supports the statement that some nutrients provide more calories than others?
A. The energy provided by food is measured in terms of a unit called a calorie.
B. Foods that provide larger amounts of energy are higher in calories than foods that provide
smaller amounts of energy.
C. Carbohydrates and protein each provide 4 calories per gram. Fats provide 9 calories per gram.
D. When you consume more calories than your body burns, an energy imbalance occurs.
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Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram. You can view this information on the bottom of the Nutrition Facts Panel on food packages.
