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What is the calorie:nitrogen ratio of a diet containing $99 \mathrm{~g}$ of fat and 81 $\mathrm{g}$ of protein?
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To calculate the total calories from fat, we need to know that 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories. Therefore, the total calories from fat = $99 \mathrm{~g} \times 9 \mathrm{~cal/g} = 891 \mathrm{~cal}$. Show more…
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