patient's diabetic diet prescription is for 1800 kcalories with 50% of kcalories from carbohydrate.How many portions of carbohydrates is the patient allowed each day?

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An 1800 kcal diet with 50% from carbohydrates means 900 kcal from carbohydrates. Since each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 kcal, this equals 225 grams of carbohydrates. One portion of carbohydrates is typically 15 grams, so 225 grams divided by 15 grams per portion equals 15 portions.

Patient's Diabetic Diet Prescription Is for 1800 Kcalories with 50