In nutrition, fat provides about 9 kcal per gram. How many kilocalories (kcal) does 25 g of fat provide?

• A. 225 kcal
• B. 100 kcal
• C. 250 kcal
• D. 175 kcal

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the energy provided by fat per gram, which is 9 kcal/g.
2. Note the amount of fat given in the problem, which is 25 grams.
3. Use the formula to calculate total energy: \(\text{Total kcal} = \text{grams of fat} \times \text{kcal per gram}\).
4. Substitute the values into the formula: \(\text{Total kcal} = 25 \times 9\).
5. Multiply to find the total kilocalories provided by 25 g of fat.