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 food is a measure of how much 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: -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.
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