Jen is considering following a 1500-kcalorie diet that includes 500 kcalories from carbohydrates This diet _____
A)provides the recommended amount of carbohydrate
B)is acceptable if the protein intake is roughly 10%-35% of kcalories
C)is acceptable if the fat content is roughly 10%-15% of kcalories
D)provides less than the recommended amount of carbohydrate

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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, carbohydrates should make up 45-65% of daily calorie intake. For a 1500-calorie diet, this would equate to 675-975 calories from carbohydrates. Since the proposed diet only includes 500 calories from carbohydrates, it provides less than the recommended amount.

Jen Is Considering Following a 1500-Kcalorie Diet That Includes 500