The energy change produced by the combustion of food is called the 'calorific value'. The highest calorific value is given by
[NCERT 1984; AFMC 1988]

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The correct option is C
Carbohydrates

1gm carbohydrate on oxidation gives 17 kJ of energy while 1 gm fat provide 37 kJ of energy.

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The energy change produced by the combustion of food is called the 'calorific value'. The highest calorific value is given by[NCERT 1984; AFMC 1988]

The correct option is C Carbohydrates1gm carbohydrate on oxidation gives 17 kJ of energy while 1 gm fat provide 37 kJ of energy.

The energy change produced by the combustion of food is called the 'calorific value'. The highest calorific value is given by
[NCERT 1984; AFMC 1988]

The correct option is C
Carbohydrates

1gm carbohydrate on oxidation gives 17 kJ of energy while 1 gm fat provide 37 kJ of energy.