What Percentage of Daily Calories Should Be from Fat in an Adult

question 20

Multiple Choice

What percentage of daily calories should be from fat in an adult?

• A)10% to 25%
• B)20% to 35%
• C)30% to 45%
• D)40% to 55%
• E)60% to 75%

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Definitions:

Tryptophan

An essential amino acid used by the body to produce serotonin and melatonin, found in various protein-rich foods.

α-Ketoacid

An organic compound containing both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, with the ketone group located at the second position from the acid.

α-Aminoacid

A type of amino acid in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately next to the carboxyl group, forming the backbone of proteins.

Conjugated Protein

A protein that is combined with a non-protein molecule in its structure, which can affect its function or stability.