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.
1 So, since they also learned that 1 gram of protein contains 4 calories, theyâd now do 180 x 4 and find that 720 calories out of their 2500 total will come from protein each day. 2  Next our example person learned that about 25% of their total calorie intake will come from fat.