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Match the energy-yielding nutrient to the amount of energy it provides to the body: Carbs, Fats, Proteins.

  • A. Carbs - 4kcal/g
  • B. Fats - 9kcal/g
  • C. Proteins - 4kcal/g
  • D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, All of the above. Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal per gram, while fats provide 9 kcal per gram. Therefore, all three energy-yielding nutrients provide different amounts of energy to the body. Choice A, B, and C are incorrect because each of them individually provides a specific amount of energy per gram, but when considering all nutrients together, they collectively cover the spectrum of energy provision to the body.