Yesterday Shannon consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 60 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of her total energy for the day intake came from fat?

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To find the percentage of energy from fat, first calculate the total energy intake: Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g, proteins provide 4 kcal/g, and fats provide 9 kcal/g. So, energy from fat is 60g * 9 kcal/g = 540 kcal. Total energy is (250g * 4) + (75g * 4) + (60g * 9) = 1000 + 300 + 540 = 1840 kcal. The percentage from fat is (540/1840) * 100 ≈ 29%.

Yesterday Shannon Consumed 250 Grams of Carbohydrate, 75 Grams of Protein