Energy (エネルギー)

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Characteristics of nutrients

  • In nutrition it expresses the power obtained from food
  • The unit expressing energy is cal (calorie)
  • International organizations use joule
  • 1000 cal = 1 kcal
  • 1 kcal = 4.18 joule
  • * 1 kcal is the energy required to increase 1 kg of water to 14.5 degrees to 15.5 degrees (1 degree)

 

Function of nutrients

  • Source to move the body
  • Make the brain function
  • Motive force to live
  • Lots of activity = Lots of energy consumption
  • The balance between activity level and energy is important
  • Energy is necessary to maintain life, such as moving organs even when resting
  • If you take more energy (carbohydrates or lipids) than the amount used in the activity amount, that amount is accumulated in the body

When nutrients are deficient

  • too skinny
  • Get tired easily
  • Declining thinking ability
  • Decreased exercise capacity

When nutrients overdose

  • obesity
  • Glycosuria

Food that contains a lot of energy

FoodstuffIngredient per 100g (kcal)
Lard941
Beef tallow940
Corn oil921
Sesame oil921
Oil of rapeseed921
Palm oil921
Olive oil921
Chili oil919
Beef rib loin fat831
Margarine778
Butter763
Pork loin fat754

Summary

  • Energy is an essential nutrient for living
  • It is important to take it in good balance
  • The amount ingested changes depending on gender, height, weight, and momentum