Energy Balance

What does a kilojoule measure?

• Energy

• Calories

• Metabolism

1 calorie equals how many kilojoules?

• 3.89kJ

• 4.9kJ

• 4.18kJ

• 4.29kJ

True or False - Fats are the most energy dense macronutrient?

• True

• False

The amount of energy that carbohydrates (CHO's) provide per gram of food is?

• 9kJ

• 14kJ

• 16kJ

The amount of energy that fats provide per gram of food is?

• 35kJ

• 37kJ

• 47kJ

The amount of energy in which proteins provide per gram of food is?

• 18kJ

• 17kJ

• 21kJ

On average, how much protein should we consume (g) per body weight?

• 1.0 g/kg

• 0.5 g/kg

• 0.8 g/kg

• 0.4 g/kg

True or False - Protein can increase the number of calories you burn?

• True

• False

BMR accounts for what percentage of energy usage per day?

• 80-85%

• 60-75%

• 85-90%

The body burns energy in how many different ways?

• 4

• 2