Why Does It Makes Sense That Metabolism Is Measured in Calories

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why does it makes sense that metabolism is measured in calories?

• A) If your metabolism is slow you tend to gain weight, so it makes sense to tie it to caloric intake.
• B) The chemical reactions of metabolism produce heat energy, and energy is measured in Calories.
• C) If you are very active you burn a lot of Calories, so it makes sense to measure metabolism that way.
• D) The more Calories you consume, the higher your metabolism will be.
• E) Metabolic rate is determined by calorie consumption.

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