Please solve the following question: Calculate the number of Calories (kilocalories) in a 2000‑ and a 2500‑Cal diet that should be obtained from protein. The daily values (DV) for fat and carbohydrates and the reference daily intake (RDI) for protein are given in the table.   Calories from protein in a 2000‑Cal diet: _____ cal

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Calculate the number of Calories (kilocalories) in a 2000‑ and a 2500‑Cal diet that should be obtained from protein. The daily values (DV) for fat and carbohydrates and the reference daily intake (RDI) for protein are given in the table.

 

Calories from protein in a 2000‑Cal diet: _____ cal 

Daily value (2000-Cal diet)
< 65 g
Daily value (2500-Cal diet)
< 80 g
Nutrient
fat
375 g
300 g
carbohydrates
50 g
50 g
protein
Keep in mind that fat contains 9 Cal/g, carbohydrates contain 4 Cal/g, and protein contains 4 Cal/g. Express your answers to
two significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:Daily value (2000-Cal diet) < 65 g Daily value (2500-Cal diet) < 80 g Nutrient fat 375 g 300 g carbohydrates 50 g 50 g protein Keep in mind that fat contains 9 Cal/g, carbohydrates contain 4 Cal/g, and protein contains 4 Cal/g. Express your answers to two significant figures.
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