Question

which snack has the fewest calories? a meal with 5 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbohydrates a meal with 10 grams of protein a meal with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of protein a meal with 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of protein

Explanation:

To determine which snack has the fewest calories, we use the calorie values per gram for each macronutrient:

• Fat: \( 9 \) calories/gram
• Carbohydrates: \( 4 \) calories/gram
• Protein: \( 4 \) calories/gram

Option 1: 5g fat, 1g carbs

Calories = \( (5 \times 9) + (1 \times 4) = 45 + 4 = 49 \)

Option 2: 10g protein

Calories = \( 10 \times 4 = 40 \)

Option 3: 6g carbs, 1g protein

Calories = \( (6 \times 4) + (1 \times 4) = 24 + 4 = 28 \)

Option 4: 1g carbs, 1g fat, 2g protein

Calories = \( (1 \times 4) + (1 \times 9) + (2 \times 4) = 4 + 9 + 8 = 21 \)

Comparing the totals: \( 49 > 40 > 28 > 21 \). The smallest value is \( 21 \) (Option 4).

Answer:

A meal with 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of protein