Chapter 18, Problem 18.1YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentage of total calories obtained from fat is to be obtained.

Concept Introduction:

Percentage of calories obtained from a specific product present in a fooditem is calculated by the formula given below:

$\%=\frac{\text{Calories obtained from specific product}}{\text{Calories obtained from the food}}\times 100$

Fats and oils are composed of organic molecules called triglycerides. Triglycerides are the main source of fats in the body.