An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water,20 g sugar,3 mg caffeine,and 10 g alcohol.This amount of the beverage supplies _____ kcal.
A)200
B)150
C)125
D)95

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The caloric content of the beverage can be calculated by considering the caloric values of its components: sugar and alcohol. Water and caffeine do not provide calories. Sugar provides 4 kcal/g, and alcohol provides 7 kcal/g. Therefore, the total calories are (20 g sugar * 4 kcal/g) + (10 g alcohol * 7 kcal/g) = 80 kcal + 70 kcal = 150 kcal.

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