Assertion (A): Proteins are called body-building foods.
Reason (R): Proteins provide the highest amount of energy compared to carbohydrates and fats.

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A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D Both A & R are false

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Answer: C. A is true but R is false

Proteins build and repair body tissues, so the assertion is true. The reason is false: fats give the most energy, about 9 kcal per gram, while proteins and carbohydrates give about 4 kcal per gram.

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Assertion (A): Proteins are called body-building foods. Reason (R): Proteins provide the highest amount of energy compared to carbohydrates and fats.

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