Nutrition & MacronutrientsATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Fuel and building blocks

8 key facts 1 practice questions Reviewed Oct 2026

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Carbohydrates

4 kcal per gram
Primary quick energy; simple vs complex

Protein

4 kcal per gram
Building and repair; made of amino acids
Nine are essential — must come from diet

Fat

9 kcal per gram — the densest
Insulation, organ protection, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K

Other

Vitamins and minerals carry no calories but enable reactions

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Fuel and building blocks

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Which of these is a nutrient the body needs in large amounts for energy and building tissue?

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