Question

The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the oxidation of 100kg of which of the following is it meat or butter or sugar or biscuit

Answer 1

Sugar gives 16kj of energy
Meat which is protein give less energy than fat
Therefore butter (fat) gives more energy

Answer 2

Meat would provide the greatest amount of energy when oxidized. This is because meat is a rich source of proteins, which contain four calories per gram, compared to fat in butter or biscuits and sugar, which provide only nine calories per gram. Additionally, meat contains other important nutrients like iron and B-vitamins that contribute to energy production in the body.