Energy from food Flashcards
some foods have more energy than others. what does this depend on
the carbs, lipids, and proteins proportions
what is energy measured in
kilojoules (kj)
how much kilojoules is a fully oxidized carb gram
about 17 kj
how much kilojoules is a fully oxidized lipid gram
about 39 kj
how much kilojoules is a fully oxidized protein gram
about 18 kj
what does a high lipid percentage in food mean
high energy amount
do fruit and veggies have a high energy amount or a low one
a low energy amount
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in margarine
3200
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in butter
3120
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in peanuts
2400
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in samosa
2400
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in chocolate
2300
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in cheddar cheese
1700
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in table sugar
1650
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in cornflakes
1530
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in rice
1500
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in spaghetti
1450
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in fried beef burger
1100
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in white bread
1060
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in chips
990
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in grilled beef steak
930
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in fried cod
850
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in roast chicken
770
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in boiled potatoes
350
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in milk
270
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in baked beans
270
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in yoghurt
200
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in boiled cabbage
60
how much kilojoules of energy per 100g is in lettuce
40
the amount of energy you need depends on what
your body size and the amount of activity you do
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a newborn baby
2,000
the content of your diet changes based on what criteria
age, sex, size, etc. for example a pregnant woman may need more iron and calcium for fetus growth
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a child aged 2
5,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a child aged 6
7,500
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a girl aged 12-14
9,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a boy aged 12-14
11,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a girl aged 15-17
9,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a boy aged 15-17
12,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a female office worker
9,500
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a male office worker
10,500
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a heavy manual worker
15,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a pregnant woman
10,000
what is the energy needed per day in kilojoules by a breastfeeding woman
11,300
