How to Get an Index Value of a Combo Box

The caloric index value represents a vital figure for nutritional information. Doctors recommend 2,000 calories per day for adults in the United States. If you purchase a combo box from a fast food restaurant, you can take a few simple steps to figure out the index value of that box. Government regulations have forced all fast food restaurants to make caloric index values publicly available. If you can't find the calories directly in the store, you can find information online.

Instructions

1. Tally up all of the items in the combo box. Take note of the portion size of each item. For example, medium French fries have less calories than large French fries.

2. Find the caloric index value of each item. Place that value next to the item.

3. Multiply the quantity of each item by the calories of each item. For example, if you purchase two 500 calorie hamburgers in a combo box, the calorie count for the hamburgers would be 1,000. Add together the calories of all items in the combo box to yield your final result.

References

• The Calorie Counter: Calorie Calculator