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Nutrient Calculations_Nutrition and Health

Nutrient Calculations_Nutrition and Health

Q 1. Calculate the energy provided by a foods’ nutrient content. A single scoop vanilla ice cream cone contains 4 grams of protein, 29 grams of carbohydrate, and 10 grams of fat. a. How many kcalories does the ice cream cone provide from these nutrients? You must show all calculations for full credit b. What percentage of the energy in the ice cream cone comes from each of the energy yielding nutrients?

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4 calories in one gram of protein or carbohydrate 9 calories in one gram of fat 4 grams of protein = 0.016 kcal protein (Protein=4g*4calories=16 calories=0.016 kcal) 29 grams of carbohydrate = 0.116 kcal carbohydrate (Carbohydrates=29g*4 calories=116 calories=0.116 kcal) 10 grams of fat = 0.09 kcal fat (Fats= 10g*9 calories= 90 calories= 0.09 kcal) TOTAL = 0.222 kcal (0.016+0.116+0.09 kcal