The nutrient that provides the highest number of kcals per gram is
a. protein.
b. alcohol.
c. fat.
d. carbohydrate.
C
Fat provides the highest number of kcals: 9 per gram. Protein and carbohydrate each provide 4 kcals per gram. Alcohol provides 7 kcals per gram
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