7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium
Nature of Energy
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
Typical energy values of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are 4 kcal/g, 9 kcal/g, and 4 kcal/g, respectively. An adult was advised to commit to a 1550 kcal diet. If they stick to the plan instead of their current daily diet tabulated below, and a loss of 3500 kcal equals a loss of 1.0 lb, how many days (in 1 s.f.) will it take the adult to lose 11.0 lb?
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Typical energy values of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are 4 kcal/g, 9 kcal/g, and 4 kcal/g, respectively. An adult was advised to commit to a 1550 kcal diet. If they stick to the plan instead of their current daily diet tabulated below, and a loss of 3500 kcal equals a loss of 1.0 lb, how many days (in 1 s.f.) will it take the adult to lose 11.0 lb?