Question

Which of the following is true of nutrient density?

Answer 1

Nutrient density identifies the amount of beneficial nutrients in a food product in proportion to e.g. energy content, weight or amount of detrimental nutrients. Terms such as nutrient rich and micronutrient dense refer to similar properties.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nutrient density is usually described as the concentration of nutrients per 100 kcal of food, but sometimes it is stated per 100 g or serving size instead. When expressed per 100 kcal, it represents the ratio of nutrients to energy. Numerous approaches are in use to determine the nutrient density of a food.