The Energy Content of Foods is Commonly Given in Units

Question

The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of
A) grams.
B) kilograms.
C) kilocalories.
D) moles.
E) ounces.

Accepted Answer

The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of kilocalories (kcal) or Calories, which is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius. This unit is more practical than other units such as grams or kilograms, which are measures of weight and not energy. Moles are a unit of measurement in chemistry, and ounces are a unit of weight commonly used in the United States, but neither are commonly used to measure energy content in food.