Question

The energy value listed for foods refers to the _______. a. total amount of chemical energy in the food b. amount of energy available as fuel for the body c. total nutritional value of the food d. amount of carbohydrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

b: amount of energy available as fuel for the body

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B

The amount of energy available as a fuel for the body.

The amount of energy present in the food that allows us to do work is mentioned on the packets of the food products that we consume.

The energy listed on the food items are mentioned in terms of calories.

Example: The fat provide maximum energy then carbohydrate and then protein.