To Determine How Many Kcalories Are in a Food Item,the

question 15

Multiple Choice

To determine how many kcalories are in a food item,the food undergoes combustion in a chamber surrounded by water.What information is most important to know in order to establish the caloric content of the food item?

• A)Change in temperature of the water surrounding the chamber
• B)Volume of the food item
• C)Surface area of the food item
• D)Density of water surrounding the chamber