Calculate the Approximate Weight Gain Per Annum If Energy Intake

question 10

Short Answer

Calculate the approximate weight gain per annum if energy intake exceeds energy expenditure by 5 g (1 teaspoon) of sugar per day. Assume that 120 g sugar yields ~1760 kJ of energy and adipose tissue contains ~30 MJkg-1.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure used in accounting to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to each unit of production, representing the number of hours a machine is operated.

Batches

Quantities of goods or materials processed or produced at one time during manufacturing.

Overhead Cost

Indirect expenses related to manufacturing or production, which are not directly tied to a specific product, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of managers.

Activity Rates

are used in activity-based costing to allocate costs to products or services based on specific activities requiring the costs, like inspection or setup.