Calories

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How many Calories does fat provide per gram?

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9 Calories

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How many calories in 1 serving come from carbohydrates?

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148 calories

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A calorie is officially defined as the amount of energy it __________ to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

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takes

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How many Calories do carbohydrates and protein provide per gram?

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4 Calories

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Calorie is a measure of

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Energy

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What is the caloric value of protein per gram?

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4 Calories

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What is the caloric value of carbohydrates per gram?

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4 Calories

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What is the caloric value of fat per gram?

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9 Calories

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What is the total caloric value of a meal containing 10g of protein, 5g of fat, and 20g of carbohydrates?

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130 Calories (10g protein x 4 + 5g fat x 9 + 20g carbs x 4) = 40 + 45 + 80 = 165 Calories

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What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?

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A calorie (small 'c') is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius, while a Calorie (capital 'C') is equal to 1,000 calories and is used to measure food energy.