A Calorie Used by Nutritionists, 1 Calorie, Is Equal to 1000

question 35

True/False

A calorie used by nutritionists, 1 Calorie, is equal to 1000 cal or 1 kcal used by chemists.

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Definitions:

Incidence

The analysis of the distributional effect of a tax or policy on different groups, focusing on who bears the cost.

Tax Imposed

A financial charge levied by a government on individuals, corporations, or goods to fund public expenditures.

Elasticity of Supply

A measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good changes in response to a change in price.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, intended to protect consumers from excessive prices.