AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    The energy content in kcal/g of carbohydrate: Protein: triglycerol respectively is approximately in the ratio of

    A)  1 : 2 : 2                                

    B)  1 : 2 : 1

    C)  2 : 1 : 1                

    D)  2 : 2 : 1

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Carbohydrates supply energy at the physiological rate of 4 kcal/g (caloric value 4.1), fats are the source of energy with a physiological rate of 9 kcal/g (caloric value 9.45), while proteins may yield energy at 4.65 kcal/g caloric value or 4.0 kcal/g physiological fuel value.


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