A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______ of the total energy is provided by fat.

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Fat provides 9 calories per gram, so 30 grams of fat provides 30 * 9 = 270 calories. The total energy intake is 1400 calories, so the percentage of energy provided by fat is (270 / 1400) * 100 = 19.29%.

A Weight Reduction Regimen Calls for a Daily Intake of 1400