Energitæt
Energitæt is a Danish term used to describe foods or diets with a high energy content relative to their weight or volume. In nutrition, energy density is the amount of energy per gram of food, commonly expressed in kilojoules per gram (kJ/g) or kilocalories per gram (kcal/g). Energitæt foods deliver many calories in a small amount of food.
Calculation and factors: energy density = total energy (kJ or kcal) divided by mass (g). The energy
Examples and dietary context: High-energy-density foods include oils, butter, nuts, seeds, fatty meats, cheese, and many
Etymology and usage: The term derives from Danish energi- (energy) and tæ(t) (dense). It is used in