Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 30 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

A diet provides \(1{,}800\) kcal per day. The macronutrient distribution in the diet is 55 % carbohydrate, 30 % fat and 15 % protein. The recommended distribution for a balanced diet is 50 % carbohydrate, 30 % fat and 20 % protein. (a) Calculate the amount in grams of each macronutrient actually consumed. (b) Calculate the amount in grams of each macronutrient that should be consumed to meet the recommended percentages. (c) State the excess or deficit of each macronutrient in grams, indicating whether it is an excess or a shortfall.

Answer Options

A. Carbohydrate: excess 22.5 g; Fat: excess 5 g; Protein: deficit 22.5 g
Correct Answer B. Carbohydrate: excess 22.5 g; Fat: no excess/deficit; Protein: deficit 22.5 g
C. Carbohydrate: deficit 22.5 g; Fat: no excess/deficit; Protein: excess 22.5 g
D. Carbohydrate: excess 30 g; Fat: excess 5 g; Protein: deficit 15 g
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Carbohydrate: excess 22.5 g; Fat: no excess/deficit; Protein: deficit 22.5 g

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 30. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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