Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Define calorie and the reason for use of kilocalorie more often to express the energy content of food than the calorie.

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The quantity of energy in the form of heat required to enhance the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C is known as calorie (Cal). Kilocalorie (kcal) is used to express the energy present in food.

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