The Unit of Measurement Used by Nutritionists to Describe the Energy

question 35

Multiple Choice

The unit of measurement used by nutritionists to describe the energy content of food is the:

• A) kilocalorie (kcalorie or kcal).
• B) kilogram.
• C) ounce.
• D) milligram.

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