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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Protein 101

Protein is one of the three macronutrients found in food, alongside carbohydrates and fats. While fat provides 9 calories per gram, carbohydrates and protein provides 4 calories per gram. This means that for every gram of protein consumed, it contributes approximately 4 calories to the total energy content of the food.

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