The average fuel value of fats is 9kcal / g . A 1 oz French fries typically contains 4.5 g of fat. What is the fuel value in kcal) of a medium size French fries from McDonalds ( about 115 g)? Assume that fat is the only fuel source . (1oz = 454g) Use dimensional /unit analysis to solve this problem.

The average fuel value of fats is 9kcal / g . A 1 oz French fries typically contains 4.5 g of fat. What is the fuel value in kcal) of a medium size French fries from McDonalds ( about 115 g)? Assume that fat is the only fuel source . (1oz = 454g) Use dimensional /unit analysis to solve this problem.

Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food, Enhanced Edition

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337486415

Author:McGuire

Publisher:McGuire

Chapter2: Nutritional Assessment And Dietary Planning

Section: Chapter Questions

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