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energy density  

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  • Energy density refers to the amount of calories in a given weight of food (calories per gram; kcal/g). A food that is high in energy density provides a large amount of calories in a small portion of food, while a food that is low in energy density has fewer calories for the same weight of food. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Energy Density]

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