Answer: C) Proteins
Explanation: Protein provides 4 calories for every 1 gram consumed as does carbohydrates, while fat provides 9 calories for every 1 gram consumed. The body can rapidly metabolize carbohydrates, making this macronutrient the favored energy source for your body. In contrast, the vital macronutrient protein breaks down your body's cells and rebuilds them.
The leading source of saturated fat in the American diet is ---> Regular Cheese (8.5)
The table then goes down in this order :
- Pizza (5.9)
- Grain-based desserts (5.8)
- Dairy desserts (5.6)
- Chicken and chicken mixed dishes (5.5)
- Sausage, franks, bacon and ribs (4.9)
- Burgers (4.4)
- Mexican mixed dishes (4.1)
- Beef and beef mixed dishes (4.1)
- Reduced fat milk (3.9)
- Pasta and pasta dishes (3.7)
- Whole milk (3.4)
- Eggs and egg mixed dishes (3.2)
- Candy (3.1)
- Butter (2.9)
- Potato/corn/ other chips (2.4)
- Nuts/seeds and nut/ seed mixed dishes (2.1)
- Fried white potatoes (2.0)
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