Question

Calorific values of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are respectively

• A. 4.0, 5.6, 9.0
• B. 4.9, 4.3, 7.3
• C. 9.0, 5.6, 4.0
• D. 7.3, 4.3, 4.9

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

4.0, 5.6, 9.0

The energy contained in a food, determined by measuring the heat produced by the complete combustion of a specified quantity of it. The calorific values of carbohydrates are 4.0 kcal/g. proteins are 5.6 kcal/g and for fats are 9.0 kcal/g.

So, option A is the correct option.