Match the items.
-number of calories needed to sustain the body at rest
A)complex carbohydrates
B)fat-soluble
C)9
D)antioxidants
E)4
F)water-soluble
G)basal metabolic rate
H)sodium
I)saturated
J)amino acids

Question

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Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories needed to sustain the body at rest.

Answer: E
 4 calories per gram is the amount of energy that carbohydrates and proteins provide.

Answer: C
 9 calories per gram is the amount of energy provided by fats.

Answer: J
 Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

Answer: I
 Saturated fat is a type of fat that is solid at room temperature and can increase cholesterol levels in the body, making it an unhealthy choice.

Answer: D
 Antioxidants are compounds that can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, and are important for overall health.

Note: The remaining options, complex carbohydrates, fat-soluble, water-soluble, and sodium, are also important for a healthy diet, but they do not directly match the given statements.

Match the Items. -Number of Calories Needed to Sustain the Body at Rest