Approximately how many Calories would be provided by a food that contains 2 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of fat?
A)135
B)110
C)85
D)60

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Each gram of fat provides 9 calories. Therefore, 5 grams of fat would provide 45 calories (5 x 9 = 45). The remaining portion of the food would provide additional calories, but without further information, we cannot determine the total. Choice C (85) is the closest option to 45 calories.

Approximately How Many Calories Would Be Provided by a Food