Calculate the Amount of Energy in Joules per Gram Flashcards
1
Q
Energy per gram of food =
A
Energy in food
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Mass of food
2
Q
What is energy in food measured in?
A
Joules
3
Q
What is mass of food measured in?
A
Grams
4
Q
Why do you need to do this calculation?
A
So you can compare the energy values of different foods fairly