CNA Practice Test
Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1261 of 1700

How many calories does each gram of protein provide?

  1. Four
  2. Two
  3. Nine
  4. Twelve
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Correct answer: Four

Protein and carbohydrates give four calories per gram. Fat gives nine.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs

Practice nutrition, comfort and end of life

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026