Energy in food Flashcards
1
Q
How much energy is in 1g of Fat?
A
38 Kj
2
Q
How much energy is in 1g of protein?
A
17 kj
3
Q
How much energy does 1g of carbohydrate provide us with?
A
17 kJ
4
Q
What is the equation to work out the energy in 1g of food?
A
rise in temperature x volume of water x 4.2 KJ
5
Q
How many Joules are in 1 Kilojoule?
A
1000
