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PROTEIN is composed of amino acids. It is required to synthesize and repair muscle and other tissues and maintain fluid and acid-base balance in the body. Proteins also function as enzymes, hormones, and transporters. If necessary, the body uses protein to meet energy needs (4 kcals per gram). Excess kcals from protein are stored as body fat. If you consumed 60 grams of protein in a day, how many kcals would this convert to?

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Answer:

60 grams of protein corresponds to 240 kilo calories.

Explanation:

Amount of protein consumed = 60 grams

Amount of protein required to to meet energy needs = 4 kcal/g

Energy from 60 gram of protein be x

[tex]\frac{x}{60 g}=4 kcal/g[/tex]

[tex]x=4kcal/g \times 60 g=240 kcal[/tex]

60 grams of protein corresponds to 240 kilo calories.

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