A client is prescribed a 1600-calorie diet. Of this diet, 30% of the intake should be protein, 20% fat, and 50% carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should the client ingest every day?
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 200 grams
Rationale: First determine the number of calories for carbohydrates by multiplying the total number of calories by the percentage; 1600 calories × 50% = 800 calories. Then divide the total calories by calories/gram. For carbohydrates, this would be 800 calories/4 = 200 grams. The client should eat 200 grams of carbohydrates each day.
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