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Interpretation:
The percentage of calories obtained from fat is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Fats and oils are composed of organic molecules called triglycerides. Triglycerides are the main sources of fats in the body.
Polyhydroxy
Fiber is the carbohydrate that contains more than two molecules or units of glucose linked by
The
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Answer to Problem 60E
Solution:
a)
b)
c)
Explanation of Solution
a) In Vons tortilla chips,
Fats have a high calorific value, that is, up to
The number of calories in each product can be calculated as follows:
Thus, the total number of calories obtained is
The percentage of fats can be calculated as:
Substitute
Therefore, the percentage of calories obtained from fatsis
b) In Nutri-gain cereal,
The number of calories in each product can be calculated as follows:
Therefore, the total number of calories obtained is
The percentage of fats can be calculated as follows:
Substitute
Hence, the percentage of calories obtained from fats is
c) In spaghetti,
The number of calories in each product can be calculated as follows:
Thus, the total number of calories is
The percentage of fatscan be calculated as follows:
Substitute
Hence, the percentage of calories obtained from fats is
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