A meal providing 1200 kcalories contains 10 g of saturated fats, 14 g of monounsaturated fats, and 20 g of polyunsaturated fats. What is the percentage of energy supplied by the lipids?

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Lipids provide 9 kcalories per gram. The total energy from lipids is calculated as: (10g + 14g + 20g) * 9 kcal/g = 44g * 9 kcal/g = 396 kcal. The percentage of energy supplied by the lipids is: (396 kcal / 1200 kcal) * 100 = 33%.

A Meal Providing 1200 Kcalories Contains 10 G of Saturated