Multi-step calculation: If a person needs an extra 500 kcal/day and chooses to add one daily snack of almonds (5.8 kcal/g), calculate how many grams of almonds are required to provide ~500 kcal, and how many 28 g servings (approx. 1 oz) that represents. Show your work.

• A. About 200 g of almonds because calories from nuts are poorly absorbed and require larger portions to be effective.
• B. About 40 g of almonds, since nuts are so energy-dense that half an ounce provides nearly 500 kcal.
• C. No almonds; instead recommend replacing all calories with water to meet the 500 kcal surplus since liquids are most concentrated per sip.
• D. About 86 g of almonds, which is roughly three 28 g (1 oz) servings.

Answer: (D)