The Energy Content of Food Is Described in Terms of Calories

question 71

Multiple Choice

The energy content of food is described in terms of calories because

• A) the amount of energy in food depends on the temperature.
• B) food heats up as it is being digested.
• C) the energy in food ultimately becomes heat.
• D) heat is the main product of digestion.
• E) heat is the main product of respiration.

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