NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The number of calories in a food is a measure of the energy that food provides.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Calories. Energy is measured in units of calories, kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). A calorie is a unit that is used to measure energy. One kilocalorie (1 kcal) is equal to 4.18 kilojoules (4.18 kJ).
Detailed explanation-2: -Food energy is measured in kilocalories (kcals), commonly referred to as calories. Although technically incorrect, this terminology is so familiar that it will be used throughout this course. A kilocalorie is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
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