Question

Considering a food’s energy density is especially useful in planning diets for weight management. Foods with a high energy density can help with weight gain, whereas those with a low energy density can help with weight loss. Give some examples of foods that you might suggest for a client who wants to gain weight and some that might be appropriate for a client who is trying to lose weight

Answer 1

Answer:

High density food to gain weight: meat plates, avocado, whole milk and dairy products, cream, butter, All nuts and nut butters (peanut,  almond, cashew, walnuts) , all seeds and seed butters (eg.  sunflower, pumpkin, chia, sesame,  hemp hearts) , Coconut milk , All vegetable oils, pasta with cheese, granola.

Low density food to lose weight: salads, woks, soups, tarts and dips of vegetables, fruit.

Explanation:

High density food is the one that in small portions has high amounts of energy. In order to gain weight, these foods give you a lot of nutrients an energy to gain muscles and weight.

Low density food is the one opposite to the high density food. It has low amount of energy while contributes to your nutrition. It is recommended to the ones who are trying to lose weight.