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Balanced diet should contain 12% of proteins, 25% of fats and 63% of carbohydrates. If a child needs 2600 calories in this food daily, find in calories the amount of each of these in his daily food intake.

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312, 650, 1638
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Correct option is A. 312, 650, 1638

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When you design your healthy diet, you want to make sure that you meet the dietary requirements to help you grow into a healthy adult. As you plan your menu, follow the following guidelines

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2. An active child should eat around 55.11 calories for each kilogram desired weight.
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