18 Questions
What is the equivalent of 1 kilocalorie in joules?
4180 joules
In the Australian nutrition guidelines, what is officially used as the measure of energy in food and drink?
Kilojoule
Where is carbohydrate mainly stored as energy in the body?
Liver and Muscles
Which type of tissue has a high energy density when it comes to storing energy?
Adipose Tissue
Alcohol, when metabolized in the liver, yields what?
Energy
Which process involves nutrients being used at the cellular level for basic life processes?
Metabolic
Which factor plays a major role in an individual's non-resting energy needs according to the text?
Thermogenesis
What can increase Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) but not Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) according to the text?
Thermogenesis
In terms of energy needs, what would be the estimated energy intake for a 51-year-old female, 170cm tall, and 63.6kg according to the text?
7600 kJ
Which macronutrient should generally be limited to less than 10g per 100g according to the text?
Total Fat
What strategy can help you lose weight by limiting foods that are high in energy per serve, according to the text?
Using label reading tips
Which activity can contribute to increasing Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) according to the text?
Parking your car further away from your destination
What is the primary function of ATP in the body?
Energy carrier
What is the term for the process by which the body generates heat, particularly during cold environments or when excess energy is consumed?
Thermogenesis
What is the unit of measurement for energy expenditure in the body?
Kilocalories (kcal)
What is the term for the process by which the body converts stored energy back into usable energy?
Energy conversion
What is the primary energy source in the body?
Carbohydrates
What is the term for the body's energy expenditure at rest?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Test your knowledge of energy units in nutrition, including the definitions of calorie, kilocalorie, and joule. Learn about the conversion between different energy units and how energy is measured in food and drink according to Australian nutrition guidelines.
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