Energy In Food Flashcards
1
Q
What is energy needed to do?
A
Pump blood around the body and to help the brain think and learn and muscles to move
2
Q
What is energy measured in?
A
Joules
3
Q
What does 1000 joules=
A
1 kilojoule (kj)
4
Q
1g of protein=
A
17kj
5
Q
1g of fat=
A
38kj
6
Q
1g of carbohydrate=
A
17kj