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Question: If one slice of chocolate cake contains 35g of carbohydrate, 15g of fat and 5g of protein, calculate the kilocalories that each slice of cake contains. Also, identify all the food groups that form a part of a balanced diet along with their sources.

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Discusses food groups and calories.

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Please reference: http://www.nutristrategy.com/nutrition/calories.htm

Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories
Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories
Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories

35g of carbohydrate x 4 cal/g + 15g of fat x 9 cal/g + 5g of protein ...

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