Question

The calorific values of lipids and carbohydrates respectively are

Answer 1

Calorific values:

1. It is the amount of heat energy present in food or fuel.
2. The calorific value is determined by the presence of unoxidized atoms of carbon and hydrogen.
3. It is also called calorific power.
4. The unit of calorific value is kilojoule per kilogram i.e.$\mathrm{KJ}/\mathrm{Kg}$.

The calorific values of lipids and carbohydrates are 9.3 kcals/g and 4.5 kcals/g respectively.