A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

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Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, fats provide 9 calories per gram, and proteins also provide 4 calories per gram. Therefore, for this food serving: Carbohydrates provide 20g * 4 = 80 calories, Fats provide 7g * 9 = 63 calories, and Proteins provide 18g * 4 = 72 calories. Thus, carbohydrates provide the most food energy.

A Serving of Food Supplies 18 G Protein, 20 G