A nurse is asked how many kilocalories per gram (kcal/g)carbohydrates and protein can provide.How should the nurse reply?

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Carbohydrates and protein are sources of energy,each providing 4 kilocalories per gram (kcal/g).Lipids are a source of energy,providing 9 kcal/g.Two kcal/g is too small; 12 kcal/g is too high.

A Nurse Is Asked How Many Kilocalories Per Gram (Kcal/g)carbohydrates