Fat supply over twice the number of calories is the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins

Question

A true
B false

Answer 1

A. True

Fat has more calories per gram than carbohydrates and proteins. Specifically, fat provides about 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins each provide about 4 calories per gram. Therefore, fat supplies over twice the number of calories compared to the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.