Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.

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Answer 1

True. Fats supply about 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins supply about 4 calories per gram. Therefore, fats provide more than twice the number of calories compared to the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.