A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide? a. 184 calories, b. 234 calories, c. 254 calories, d. 322 calories, e. 414 calories

Answer

To calculate the total calories, we use the standard energy values for macronutrients: Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, Proteins provide 4 calories per gram, and Fats provide 9 calories per gram. First, calculate the calories from each component: Calories from carbohydrates = 24g * 4 kcal/g = 96 calories. Calories from fat = 14g * 9 kcal/g = 126 calories. Calories from protein = 8g * 4 kcal/g = 32 calories. Finally, sum these values to find the total: 96 + 126 + 32 = 254 calories. Therefore, the correct answer is option c.