Chapter 7 - Lesson 3

Question 1

What is the recommended dietary allowance for carbohydrates for adults?

Answer 1

130 grams

Question 2

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for carbohydrates?

Answer 2

45 to 65%; 2,400 calories diet carbs should represent 1,080 to 1,560 calories

Question 3

How many calories equals one gram of carbohydrates?

Answer 3

4 calories

Question 4

Added sugars should represent less than __% of total caloric intake, which is equivalent to nor more than __ added teaspoons of sugar daily.

Answer 4

10%; 12

Question 5

The recommended grams of fiber per day according to the USDA is __.

Answer 5

14 grams per 1,000 calories; 28 grams women; 35 grams men

Question 6

The WHO recommends to reduce free sugar daily intake under __% of total kcal, with additional benefits attained by reducing intake to under __% or about __ grams.

Answer 6

10%; 5%; 25 grams