Eric signed up for a nutrition class this semester with the hope that he would learn how to improve his diet and lose weight in the process.Eric has had a difficult time in the past understanding important aspects of energy balance,such as how many calories his diet should provide for weight loss and how to determine whether a food provides only a few or many calories.Eric weighs 175 pounds and is 5' 8".He enjoys playing sports such as basketball,softball,and soccer,but most days of the week he is too busy with classes and school work to engage in much physical activity.Generally,he sits most of the day and spends two to four hours per day walking and moving around.
Eric's diet consists mainly of processed foods and he tries to avoid eating at fast food restaurants.A typical day includes a donut or pastry and a coffee with cream and sugar for breakfast,a couple of sandwiches with bologna,salami,and cheese on white bread for lunch,and one or two frozen entrées from his freezer such as a fried chicken,Salisbury steak,or a cheese enchilada for dinner.Eric feels like the amount of food he eats is reasonable,and he cannot understand why he is not losing weight.
-A frozen Salisbury steak dinner with gravy,mashed potatoes,and corn contains 27 grams of protein,54 grams of fat,and 47 grams of carbohydrates.How many calories are provided by the meal?
A)188 calories
B)257 calories
C)486 calories
D)782 calories
E)925 calories

Question

Eric signed up for a nutrition class this semester with the hope that he would learn how to improve his diet and lose weight in the process.Eric has had a difficult time in the past understanding important aspects of energy balance,such as how many calories his diet should provide for weight loss and how to determine whether a food provides only a few or many calories.Eric weighs 175 pounds and is 5' 8".He enjoys playing sports such as basketball,softball,and soccer,but most days of the week he is too busy with classes and school work to engage in much physical activity.Generally,he sits most of the day and spends two to four hours per day walking and moving around.
Eric's diet consists mainly of processed foods and he tries to avoid eating at fast food restaurants.A typical day includes a donut or pastry and a coffee with cream and sugar for breakfast,a couple of sandwiches with bologna,salami,and cheese on white bread for lunch,and one or two frozen entrées from his freezer such as a fried chicken,Salisbury steak,or a cheese enchilada for dinner.Eric feels like the amount of food he eats is reasonable,and he cannot understand why he is not losing weight.
-A frozen Salisbury steak dinner with gravy,mashed potatoes,and corn contains 27 grams of protein,54 grams of fat,and 47 grams of carbohydrates.How many calories are provided by the meal?​
A)​188 calories
B)257 calories
C)486 calories
D)782 calories
E)​925 calories

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To determine the number of calories provided in the meal, we need to use the macronutrient values provided: 
Protein: 27 grams x 4 kcal/gram = 108 kcal 
Fat: 54 grams x 9 kcal/gram = 486 kcal 
Carbohydrates: 47 grams x 4 kcal/gram = 188 kcal

Total calories: 108 + 486 + 188 = 782 kcal

Therefore, the correct answer is D) 782 calories.

As for the best choice(s) for Eric to improve his diet and lose weight, it would be beneficial for him to focus on incorporating more whole, nutrient-dense foods into his meals, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. He can also aim to increase his physical activity levels by finding ways to incorporate movement throughout his day, such as taking walking breaks, parking farther away from his destination, or finding a workout buddy to engage in physical activity with. Additionally, monitoring his calorie intake and learning about portion sizes can help him better understand how much food he needs to achieve his weight loss goals.

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