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General Knowledge · Q276

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 276

Q276

The energy of food is measured in

A.
kelvin
B.
bushel
C.
calories
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The energy of food is measured in calories. A calorie is a unit that is used to measure energy. The Calorie you see on a food package is actually a kilocalorie, or 1,000 calories. A Calorie (kcal) is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.