FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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Question
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The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called ____
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grams
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ounces
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calories
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pounds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A calorie is a measurement, just like a teaspoon or an inch. Calories are the amount of energy released when your body breaks down (digests and absorbs) food. The more calories a food has, the more energy it can provide to your body.
Detailed explanation-2: -The amount of energy in an item of food or drink is measured in calories. When we eat and drink more calories than we use up, our bodies store the excess as body fat. If this continues, over time we may put on weight. As a guide, an average man needs around 2, 500kcal (10, 500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight.
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