If 50 percent of 1,800 calories is derived from carbohydrates, the diet contains of carbohydrates.

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To find out how many grams of carbohydrates are in a 1,800 calorie diet with 50% of calories coming from carbs, you can use the following formula:

1) Calculate the total calories from carbohydrates:

50% of 1,800 calories = 0.50 x 1,800 = 900 calories

2) Divide the total calories from carbohydrates by the number of calories per gram:

900 calories ÷ 4 calories per gram = 225 grams

Therefore, the answer is 225 grams (Choice C).

If 50 Percent of 1,800 Calories Is Derived from Carbohydrates