Decompression sickness (DCS, also called the bends or caisson disease) is the result of inadequate decompression following exposure to increased pressure. In some cases, the disease is mild and not an immediate threat.
Protein and carbohydrates each contain 4 calories per gram. Consuming the right balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat can help you maintain a healthy weight and optimize your energy levels. Protein and carbohydrates both contain 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9 calories per gram. Calculating your calorie needs can help you determine how many grams of protein, carbohydrates and fat you should consume each day.
If you take in 1,800 calories per day, 180 to 630 of those calories should be from protein. Each gram of protein has 4 calories, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so you need to take in 45 to 157.5 grams of protein to meet these recommendations.