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Alexis is a college student. She keeps track of what she eats and drinks for several days. An analysis of her diet reveals that her average dietary intake consists of 2277 kcals, 300 grams of carbohydrate, 78 grams of protein, and 85 grams of fat.
A. What percentage of Alexis's calorie intake comes from carbohydrates?
B. What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
How does Alexis's intake compare to the AMDR for carbohydrate?
C . Alexis usually consumes two 20-ounce sodas a day. When she looks at her diet analysis, she finds that 40 ounces of soda contains about 130 grams of added sugar.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the maximum percentage of calories that should come from added sugar?
What percentage of Alexis's total calorie intake comes from the sodas that she drinks?
D. Consider your answers to parts A, B, and C of question 7. Do you think that Alexis needs to change anything about her carbohydrate intake? (Explain your answer.)