If a person consumes 3000 calories a day and wants to ensure that 25% of their intake is from proteins, how many grams of protein should they consume (1 gram of protein = 4 calories)?
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If a person consumes 3000 calories a day and wants to ensure that 25% of their intake is from proteins, how many grams of protein should they consume (1 gram of protein = 4 calories)?
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25% of 3000 calories = 0.25 * 3000 = 750 calories from proteins. 750 calories / 4 calories per gram = 187.5 grams, rounded to 188 grams.
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Q: If a person consumes 3000 calories a day and wants to ensure that 25% of their intake is from proteins, how many grams of protein should they consume (1 gram of protein = 4 calories)?
Solution: 25% of 3000 calories = 0.25 * 3000 = 750 calories from proteins. 750 calories / 4 calories per gram = 187.5 grams, rounded to 188 grams.
