where 10 is the base, 2 is the logarithm (i.e., the exponent or power) and 100 is the number. Using natural logs (loge or ln): Carrying all numbers to 5 significant figures, ln 30 = 3.4012 is equivalent to e3.4012 = 30 or 2.71833.4012 = 30.
According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during a typical holiday gathering from snacking and eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings.
The average holiday dinner alone can carry a load of 3,000 calories. And many nibble through another 1,500 calories, downing appetizers and drinks before and after the big meal. Combined, thatâs the equivalent of more than 2 1/4 times the average daily calorie intake and almost 3 1/2 times the fat â with 45 percent of calories from fat. The average person may consume enough fat at a holiday meal to equal three sticks of butter.