Chapter 10, Problem 5TF

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “the number of calories you burn daily is affected by your body size” is true or false.

Introduction: The energy in foods is measured in calories. Different amount of calories are present in different types of food. A calorie is defined as the amount of energy required to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the nutrients that contain calories and provide energy.