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Conversion Factors Calories (round to the whole number)…

Conversion Factors Calories (round to the whole number) Weight (round to the hundredth) Volume (round to the whole number) Others Protein: 1 g = 4 kcals Carbohydrates: 1 g = 4 kcals Fat: 1 g = 9 kcals Alcohol: 1 g = 7 kcals 3500 kcals = 1 lbs 1 kg = 2.2 lbs 1 kg = 1000 g 1 g = 1000 mg 1 mg = 1000 mcg 1 L= 1000 mL 1 mL = 1 cubic centimeter 1 oz  = 30 mL 1 c = 8 oz 1 tsp (teaspoon) = 5 mL 1 Tbsp (tablespoon) = 15 mL 1 week = 7 days Percents are written in a fraction over 100: 35% = 35/100 45%=45/100 Question: Using the total fluid intake from your patient’s Friday breakfast in question 3, convert the total fluid ounces into milliliters using dimensional analysis.  Fill in each box with the answer corresponding to the graphic’s letter box.  Round the ANSWER to the nearest whole number.  Include the unit in your answer  (oz for ounce and mL for milliliter) with a space between the number and the unit. For example, 25 mL or 100 oz. Tips: The numerator in the first fraction should always have the unit you are solving for. Check that the unit is included in each answer based on the abbreviations in the conversion chart.   A = [Conversion_factor_1]   B = [Conversion_factor_2]      C =  [total_fluid1] D =[final_product]