Energy and nutrient density
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What is density

It is the degree of a concentrated material in a given substance

What is energy density

It refers to the high concentration of energy (kilocalories) in a small amount of food

Examples of energy dense food

Butter, oil, French fries, fried meat , ice cream

What is nutrient density

<p>It referred to the high concentration of nutrients (vitamins and mineral) in a small amount of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examples of nutrient dense foods

<p>Vegetables, legumes, non fatty fish, white chicken, dairy substitute products</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a food is energy and nutrient dense

<p>It means there high concentration of energy (kilocalories) and nutrients (vitamins and minerals) in a small amount of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examples of nutrient and energy dense foods

<p>Avocado, cheese, seed (sunflower seeds), nuts (almond), nut butter (peanut butter)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are empty calorie foods

<p>They are the direct opposite of nutrient dense foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examples of empty calorie food

<p>Soda, pastries, donut, cakes, sugary foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are internal body fuels

<p>Glucose and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does energy balance depend on

<p>The relation between energy intake and energy out put</p> Signup and view all the answers

List tools to estimate dietary energy intake

<p>-Nutritrac super tracker. -TDA. -Nutri survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

List type is stored energy in the body

<ul> <li>Glycogen. -Adipose tissues. -Muscle mass</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

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