Question

Consider the following minimal nutrition facts label describing the nutritional composition of chicken. Nutrition Facts for Skinless Chicken Breast (Half Breast, Cooked) Calories 89 Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value. Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0 g 096 Cholesterol 50 mg 1796 Sodium 56 mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 0 g 096 Fiber 0 9 0% Sugars 0 g Protein 20 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 1% Iron 396 Percent Daily Values are caloulated based on a 2,000 calorie diet Based on the label, is this food.. . . a source of amino acids? No ...a source of fatty acids? 2 Cannot be determined . . . a source of fuel molecules that supply energy? Yes is the most abundant macronutrient in chicken. Based on the label,

Answer 1

Based on the label, this food is a rich source of amino acids. Because the proteins present is 20 grams which is highest while the fats are only 1gram.

Proteins are polymers of amino acids. In digestion, proteins are broken down into amino acids and absorbed into the blood through intestinal walls.

Based on the label, protein is the most abundant macronutrient in chicken. Out of the three macro nutrients, the chicken half  breast consists of 1gram of fats,  20 grams of chicken and no carbohydrates according to the label given. So this makes protein the most abundant macro nutrient.

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