If a Slice of Bread Contains 15 Grams of Carbohydrates

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a slice of bread contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of lipids, how many calories does it provide?

• A) 96
• B) 76
• C) 81
• D) 171

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Definitions:

Abdominal Paracentesis

A medical procedure involving the needle extraction of fluid from the abdominal cavity.

Cirrhosis

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Ascites

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Bone Marrow Aspiration

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