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

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Otrue

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Answer 1

True.

Fats provide about 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins each provide about 4 calories per gram. This means that fats do indeed supply more than twice the number of calories compared to an equivalent weight of carbohydrates or proteins.