A convenience meal contains 20 g of fat, 32 g of carbohydrate, and 19 g of protein How many kcalories does the meal provide?

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The meal provides 384 kcalories, calculated as follows: Fat provides 9 kcal/g, so 20 g of fat = 180 kcal. Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g, so 32 g of carbohydrate = 128 kcal. Protein also provides 4 kcal/g, so 19 g of protein = 76 kcal. Adding these together gives 180 + 128 + 76 = 384 kcal.

A Convenience Meal Contains 20 G of Fat, 32 G