Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392693
Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5.6, Problem 5.2TI
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To calculate: The personal daily fat allowance for a person with an energy intake of 2100 kcalories and a goal of 25 percent kcalories from fat.

Concept introduction: Fats are an essential part of the diet and it is important for good health. It is one of the main macronutrient along with carbohydrate and proteins. It is an important foodstuff that serves both structural and metabolic functions.

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