The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that a 1-cup serving contains 32 grams of carbohydrate,4 grams of protein,and 2 grams of fat.How many kilocalories are there in a cup of this cereal?
A) 322
B) 266
C) 182
D) 162

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Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal/gram, and fats provide 9 kcal/gram. Therefore, the cereal contains (32g x 4) + (4g x 4) + (2g x 9) = 128 + 16 + 18 = 162 kilocalories.

The Label on a Ready-To-Eat Cereal Box Indicates That a 1-Cup