Nutrient and energy density

What is the formula for energy density?

Energy (kj) divide by amount of food (g)

What are the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) daily?

Lipid - 20-30 percent Carbo - 45-65 percent protein - 15-25 percent

What foods are considered nutrient dense?

Naturals plant based foods (plant-based).

What is the formula for nutrient density?

Nutrient (g,mg,ug) divide energy (kj)

What is a system that can be used to compare total nutrient density

Nutrient density index (ANDI)

How do you calculate energy/energy distribution?

Percentage energy distribution = energy provided by macronutrient divide total energy in food times 100

What is nutrient density?

a measure of one nutrients per kilogram.

What is energy density?

a measure of the energy a food provides

How do you convert kilojoules to calories ?

divide by 4.2

How do you convert calories to kilojoules?

multiple by 4.2

What foods are not considered nutrient dense?

processed food (Loose more nutrients)

Why is nutrient density used?

to compare nutrients