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Biology

Macronutrients

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Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, proteins also provide 4, but fats pack 9 — more than double the energy per gram.

Why this is interesting

You've heard you need calories to live, but did you know that not all calories are created equal? What exactly are those three big players that make up everything you eat?