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Volumetrics: Eat More,
Weigh Less
What is energy density?
Energy density is the amount of energy or calories in a particular weight of food.
Many diets may compromise diet quality or cause feelings of hunger and dissatisfaction, which can limit their sustainability and long-term effectiveness.
Eat Less, Crave Food
Low energy dense foods are low in calories and are filling…Allowing people to eat more food at the same time they are eating fewer calories.
or Eat More, Weight Less
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Soup vs. Soup
Low Energy Density Foods= Fewer Cravings
• Low-energy-dense diets maintain feelings of satiety and control feelings of hunger.
What makes a food low ED?
• Water and fiber lower the energy density of foods because they contribute weight without contributing calories.
• Fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups tend to be foods with either a high water content, lots of fiber, or little fat.
Calculating ED
• The energy density of a food can be calculated using the Nutrition Facts Panel
• Divide the calories by the weight (in grams)
Energy Density =
Calculating Energy Density
Energy Density
Energy Density Values
• Category 1 0 to 0.6 Very Low ED
• Category 2 0.6 to 1.5 Low ED
• Category 3 1.5 to 4.0 Moderate ED
• Category 4 4.0 to 9.0 High ED
Energy Density Ratings
ED RATING ADVICE• 0 to 0.6…. UNLIMITED go for it, eat until stuffed
(calories are less than weight in grams)
• 0.6 to1.5 … ENJOY eat large portions
• 1.5 to 4.0… CONTROL eat small portions
• 4.0 to 9.0… LIMIT eat occasionally, or eat tiny portions and/or balance
with LED foods & exercise
Energy Density = calories grams
Food-Potato Chips
Formula
• Calories -972
• Grams- 196
• 972/196 = 4.95 (ED)
Energy Density of Potato Chips
Potato Chips
• Calories -972• Grams- 196• 972/196 = 4.95 (ED)
4.95 ED
• Category 4 (4.0 to 9.0) High ED
• Value & Rating
4.0 to 9.0… AVOID
* Advice: eat occasionally & balance with healthier foods
Calculating Energy Density: Watermelon
WatermelonEnergy Density = calories grams
• Calories -46• Grams- 154• 46/154 = .29 (ED)
• Category 1 (0 to 0.6) Very Low Energy Density
• Value & Rating
.29 UNLIMITED Advice: eat large portions, go for it,
(calories are less than weight in grams)
Sbarro Lasagna
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BeveragesED for beverages is meaningless
• ED formula doesn’t work for beverages.• Beverages do not stay in stomach and are
quickly absorbed into the body.• Any beverage with calories is HED (despite weight)
• Juice, soda, sports drinks, coffee, tea, etc. • Water and calorie free beverages are LED,
only because they have no energy (calories)