If Steven Needs 2100 Calories Per Day to Maintain His

question 11

Multiple Choice

If Steven needs 2100 calories per day to maintain his weight, how many grams of total carbohydrate should he consume daily to meet DRI Committee recommendations?

• A) At least 53 grams
• B) 236-341 grams
• C) 104-288 grams
• D) 945-1365 grams

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