How many grams of carbohydrates are being consumed in a 2000 kcal diet if 50% of the kcal is supplied by carbohydrates?
In a 2000 kcal diet, if 50% of the kcal is supplied by carbohydrate, the number of grams of carbohydrate being consumed is 250 grams.
Understanding Carbohydrate Consumption Calculation
Grams of Carbohydrates: To calculate the grams of carbohydrates being consumed in a 2000 kcal diet with 50% of the kcal supplied by carbohydrate, we first need to determine the total calories from carbohydrates. We know that carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram.
Total Calories from Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrate calories = Total calories × Carbohydrate percentage
Carbohydrate calories = 2000 kcal × 0.5
Carbohydrate calories = 1000 kcal
Converting Calories to Grams:
Grams of carbohydrates = Carbohydrate calories ÷ 4
Grams of carbohydrates = 1000 kcal ÷ 4
Grams of carbohydrates = 250 grams
Therefore, 250 grams of carbohydrates are being consumed in a 2000 kcal diet where 50% of the kcal is supplied by carbohydrates.