Brad is a gymnast and generally consumes about 2,000 kcal per day. to help him maintain optimal performance, about how many calories in his diet should come from fat?



Answer :

44 to 78 grams calories in his diet should come from fat.

The energy provided by the food we eat is generally calculated in the form of calories. The major source of calories in the diet are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Carbohydrates and proteins, both give 4 calories on intake of 1 gram of carbohydrate and protein. Fat gives 9 calories to the body on intake of 1 gram of fat.

The calorie requirement of each person is different based on their diet, profession and lifestyle. Gymnasts are required to intake low fat diets with high complex carbohydrates and fibers. Protein intake should be in moderate amount. The source of carbohydrates is wheat, complex carbohydrates is raw banana,  fat is oil and protein is lentils etc.

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