Nutritional Measurements

• Calories = energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree.
• 1 calorie = 4.2 joules
• 1 kilo calorie = 1000 calories
• 4.2 joules = 1 calorie
• The Harris Benedict Equation Men - BMR = 66 +(13.7 * weight in kg) + (5*height in cm) - (6.8*age).
• The Harris Benedict Equation Female BMR = 655 + (9.6*weight in kg) + (1.8*height in cm) - (4.7*age).
• Carbohydrate - 1 gram = 4 kcal
• Protein - 1 gram = 4 kcal