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Solve for the energy content of 100 g of potato. Given: CHO = 16.8g CHON = 2.4g FAT = 0.1g A. 77 kcal B. 78 kcal C. 79 kcal D. 80 kcal

The answer is B. The formula will be (CHO*4) + (CHON*4) + (FAT*9); thus, (16.8*4) + (2.4*4) + (0.1*9) = 77.7 or 78 kcal.

Determine the amount of energy required for basal metabolic processes per unit of body weight per unit of time. A. Basal Metabolism B. Basal Metabolic Rate C. Resting Metabolic Rate D. Both A & B

Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy required for basal metabolic processes per unit of body weight per unit of time.

Select the classification of protein if it can maintain life but cannot support a normal rate of growth when used as the sole source of protein in the diet. A. Complete protein B. Denatured protein C. Partially complete protein D. Totally incomplete protein

Partially complete protein can maintain life but cannot support a normal growth rate when used as the sole source of protein in the diet.