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

A Serving of Food Supplies 18 G Protein,20 G Carbohydrate,7