The table below shows the calorific value for a few types of food.

Types of food Calorific value (kJ per 100 gram)

Fresh milk 274
White bread 1032
Tea with milk 50
Cheese 1700
French fries 2390
Fried chicken 1630
Butter cake 3000
Chicken egg 612

(a) Based on the table above, calculate the calorific value taken by a lady officer according to
every type of food. Complete the following table.

Serving Types of food Quantity (g) Calculation of total calorific

value (kJ)
Breakfast Fresh milk 100 100/100 x 274=274
White bread 150 __________________
Chicken egg 50 50/100 x 612 = 306
Cheese 50 50/100 x 1700 = 850
Lunch Tea with milk 100 100/100 x 50 = 50
French fried 100 100/100 x 2390 = 2390
Fried chicken 150 150/100 x 1630 = 2445
Butter cake 120 __________________
Overall total __________________
[2 marks]

(b) Which of the food supplies the most energy to the lady?

[1 mark]

(c) An adult lady requires 9208 kJ energy per day. What would you think she will be if she
continues with the above diet and just eats snacks as her dinner?

[1 mark]

(d) What diseases would the lady probably suffer from if she continues with such a diet?

[1 mark]

(e) Suggest a type of food instead of eating the food in 1(b)

[1 mark]

Answer

(a) 1548, 3600, 11463

(b) Butter cake
(c) Obesity
(d) High blood pressure / heart disease / arteriosclerosis
(e) Fruits / vegetables