A meal providing 1,200 kilocalories (kcal) contains 13 grams of saturated fat, 10 grams of monounsaturated fat, and 27 grams of polyunsaturated fat. This meal provides ________% of total kcal as fat.

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To calculate the percentage of total kcal as fat, first calculate the total kcal from fat: (13g + 10g + 27g) * 9 kcal/g = 450 kcal. Then, divide by the total kcal of the meal: 450 kcal / 1200 kcal = 0.375. Multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage: 37.5%.

A Meal Providing 1,200 Kilocalories (Kcal) Contains 13 Grams of Saturated