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[|information about nutrition for children] Energy is measured in kilojoules (kj) or Calories. So when we talk of 'energy in' we mean 'kilojoules in' (the kilojoules in food). Maintaining a healthy weight range it is important to help minimise the risk of many lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, some cancers and Type2 diabetes. The best way to maintain a healthy weight is to match the energy you consume from food with the energy that your body uses up. On average, the amount of kilojoules required daily is: ** // Source: NHMRC, Canberra. These figures are only an average for the Australian population. The actual need for individuals will vary considerable depending on how active they are, their body build, state of health, age, weight and height. // Energy in = Energy out
 * Balancing Energy In and Out **
 * What are kilojoules (kj) or Calories? **
 * Energy value **   A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance.
 * Kilojoules in food** The foods we eat provide energy, which is measured in kilojoules. Just how much energy depends on the amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat the food contains. Young children and adolescents require high amounts of energy to fuel their growth and development.
 * ** Age ** || ** Male ** || ** Female ** ||
 * 12-15 years || 10 500 kj || 9 000 kj ||
 * 16-18 years || 12 500 kj || 9 500 kj ||
 * Adults up to 60 years || 11 000 kj || 9 000 kj ||
 * Over 60 years || 9 000 kj || 8 250 kj ||

To maintain body weight you need to aim to have 'energy in'. How much energy you need depends on how active you are each day, and whether or not your body is still growing (i.e. children and adolescents). The human body is designed for movement and activity - with a need for occasional, regular stops for refuelling and relaxation. 'ENERGY IN' comes from the food you eat. The protein, carbohydrate, and fat in the foods that you eat and drink provide energy. These nutrients deliver energy in varying amounts. Fat is the most concentrated source of energy, followed by protein and the carbohydrate. Alcohol also provides energy but is not really a food as it does not provide the body with any extra nutrients - instead it increases the amount of vitamins and minerals that the body needs.

Carbohydrates - 16 kj per gram Protein - 17 kj per gram Fat - 37 kj per gram Alcohol - 27 kj per gram ** Recommended intake of fat, sugar and salt: ** 



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