Question

How many grams of protein would be equivalent to 30% of a 2000 kcal diet? A) 20g B) 60g C) 200g D) 600g What is the term for the rate at which the body expends energy for life-sustaining activities? A) Basal metabolic rate (BMR) B) Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) C) Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) D) Thermic effect of food (TEF)

Answer 1

Explanation:

30 % of 2000 cal = 600 cal from protein

Protein has 4 cal / gram

600 cal / 4 cal/g = 150 g of protein

A) Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the stay alive rate