Jasmine requires 1700 kcalories daily If she follows the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume?
A)76 to 110
B)85 to 122
C)150-170
D)191 to 276

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Based on the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), 45-65% of daily calories should come from carbohydrates. For a 1700 kcal diet, this translates to 765-1105 kcal from carbohydrates. Since carbohydrates provide 4 kcal per gram, this equates to 191-276 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Jasmine Requires 1700 Kcalories Daily If She Follows the Acceptable