One System of Rating Food Is to Determine Its Energy

question 64

Multiple Choice

One system of rating food is to determine its energy density in kcal\g.  If your 200 g snack contains 100 g fat (900 cal\g) and  a total of 100 g of protein and carbohydrates (400 cal\gram) .  What is its energy density?

• A)1.3 kcal\g
• B)6.5 kcal\g
• C)9.0 kcal\g
• D)13 kcal\g

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