HLT 230 Nutrition assignment 2022/2023 with complete solution

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Calculations: Percent Calories from Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins - ANSWER *Write down the total grams of protein, carbohydrates and fat for the food you are eating, or keep track of the amounts... for the entire day. *Multiply the protein grams by 4. Divide the result by the total number of calories in the food. This is the percent of protein in the food. *Multiply the carbohydrate grams by 4. Divide this result by the total number of calories to get the percent of carbohydrates in the food. *Multiply the grams of fat by 9 and divide the result by the total calories to get the percent of fat. Add all three results. The sum should equal 100%. Nutrient Density vs. Energy Density - ANSWER Nutrient dense: contains more nutrients (vitamins minerals and protein) Energy dense: contains more calories (fat and carbs) Calculations: Calories per gram of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Alcohol - ANSWER Carbohydrate 4 calories per gram Protein 4 calories per gram Fat 9 calories per gram Alcohol 7 calories per gram Grams/piece, Calories/gram, Calories, % of Calories Carbohydrate.: 45, 4, 180, 58%. Protein: 3, 4, 12, 4%. Fat: 13, 9, 117, 38%. Alcohol: 0, 7, 0, 0. Total 309 kilocalorie (kcal) - ANSWER A quantity of heat equal to 1,000 calories. Used to measure the energy content of food, it is usually called a "Calorie." Macronutrients - ANSWER carbohydrates, proteins, and fats [Show More]

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