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Prompt: Explain how food energy is measured (include how much energy is in 1 gram of carbs, fats, & proteins), how food labels can be helpful, how calorie needs are different for each person, and how to
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Explain how food energy is measured (include how much energy is in 1 gram of carbs,
fats, & proteins), how food labels can be helpful, how calorie needs are different for
each person, and how to balance calories in with calories out.

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Answer:Energy is measured in units of kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). One kilocalorie (1 kcal) is equal to 4.18 kilojoules (4.18 kJ). The amount of energy a food contains per gram is known as its energy density so we can describe fat as more energy dense than protein or carbohydrate.

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