Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2340 of 2368
A client asks the nurse how much energy each gram of fat provides. What should the nurse answer?
- 9 kcal per gram
- 4 kcal per gram
- 6 kcal per gram
- 2 kcal per gram
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Correct answer: 9 kcal per gram
Fat provides 9 kcal/g, more than the 4 kcal/g from carbohydrates or proteins. This is why a little fat goes a long way.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: FATS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026