Different sources of energy vary in calorie density. Fill in the numeric values for each energy source below. Which nutrient source is the most calorie dense? Least? Alcohol - ____ calories per gram Carbohydrates - ____ calories per gram Fats - ____ calories per gram Proteins - ____ calories per gram
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Step 1: Calorie density of different energy sources: - Alcohol: 7 calories per gram - Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram - Fats: 9 calories per gram - Proteins: 4 Show more…
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