The Atwater Factors Convert

Question

The Atwater factors convert
A) Mass of macronutrient to metabolic energy
B) Liters of oxygen to metabolic energy
C) Mass of macronutrient to liters of oxgyen consumed
D) Mass of macronutrient to mass of body
E) Mass of body component to metabolic energy

Accepted Answer

The Atwater factors are used to convert the mass of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) into an estimate of the metabolic energy (calories) they provide to the body.