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Chapter 10, Problem 7.9CYU
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Concept introduction: The energy in foods is measured in calories. Different amount of calories are present in different types of food. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the nutrients that contain calories and provide energy. The nutrient-dense foods are rich in vitamins, lean protein, minerals, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. The energy-density of food is the amount of calories or energy per gram of food.

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