Question

1. how many different minerals do we need to consume each day? ______________
2. food labels are based off of how many servings? __________________________
3. how many calories does 1 gram of carbohydrates provide? ____, protein? __, fat? ____
4. what’s another name for the bad carbohydrate? ______________

Explanation:

1. There are 16 essential minerals that the human body needs to consume daily for proper functioning.
2. Food labels in the US are generally based on a standard 2,000 - calorie - a - day diet, but they don't specify a set number of servings as it varies by food type. However, if we consider a general reference, it's not based on a fixed single number of servings for all foods.
3. 1 gram of carbohydrates provides 4 calories, 1 gram of protein provides 4 calories, and 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories.
4. Simple carbohydrates are often considered "bad" carbohydrates as they are quickly digested and can cause blood - sugar spikes.

Answer:

1. 16
2. No fixed number
3. 4 calories (carbohydrates), 4 calories (protein), 9 calories (fat)
4. Simple carbohydrates