Approximately 45 to 65 Percent of the Total Calories in a Balanced

question 81

Multiple Choice

Approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from which of the following?

• A) Fats
• B) Proteins
• C) Carbohydrates
• D) Phytochemicals

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