Macronutrients Flashcards
1
Q
What is the energy per gram of alcohol?
A
29.3kJ/per gram
2
Q
What is the energy per gram of fats/lipids?
A
37.7kJ/per gram
3
Q
What is the energy per gram of water?
A
0kJ/per gram
4
Q
What is the energy per gram of protein?
A
16.7kJ/per gram
5
Q
What is the energy per gram of carbs?
A
16.7kJ/per gram
6
Q
What does energy dense mean?
A
Refers to the number of kilojoules per gram of the food. The greater the kJ per gram, the greater the energy density.
7
Q
What does nutrient dense mean?
A
food contains useful amounts of many different nutrients without having a high kilojoule value. Eg vegetables and fruit.
