A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ________% of the total energy is provided by fat.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
19
30 grams of fat × 9 kcal/g = 270 kcal from fat 270 kcal from fat / 1400 total kcal = 0.19
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