Question

(amdr percentages to grams part 2)
acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (amdrs)\tkilocalories per gram
carbohydrates: 45 to 65% of total calories\tcarbohydrates: 4 kcal per gram
fat: 20 to 35% of total calories\tfat: 9 kcal per gram
protein: 10 to 35% of total calories\tprotein: 4 kcal per gram
jerry enjoys healthier fats from olive oil, canola oil, and salmon. he wants to consume 25% of his total calories from fat. if he is still consuming 2,500 kcal per day, how many grams of fat will be allowed each day?
a 69 grams
b 55 grams
c 73 grams
d 41 grams

Explanation:

Step1: Calcula calorías de grasa

$2500\times0.25 = 625$ kcal

Step2: Calcula gramos de grasa

$\frac{625}{9}\approx69$ gramos

Answer:

A. 69 grams