Question

What is the difference between Nutrient Density and Energy Density? Describe the characteristics of food that is nutrient dense. Compare it to the characteristics of Energy Dense foods. List 3 foods for Nutrient Density (food high in nutrients) and list foods for Energy Density (foods high in calories). 1- Compare and contrast the two types 2- Describe the characteristics of both 3. List foods for each type.

Answer 1

Nutrient Density	Energy Density
The foods are rich in nutrients	These foods contains only calories
Contains vitamin,carbohydrates, proteins,minerals	Contains only added sugars,The food are categorised as Very low:<0.6kcal/g Low:0.6_1.6kcal/g Medium:1.5-4kcal/g High:>4kcal/g
followed in weight management	followed in Wright loss
identifies the proportion of nutrients in the food	it mentions the amount of calorie or energy per servings or as a whole
Salmon,seaweed,garlic, nuts,beans,fruits ,vegetables are rich in nutrients	biscuits, confectionery products like alcohol,cheese,butter,pasta,ice creams have only calories