Chemistry


Kilocalories

Instructions

Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

  • Find 5 foods that you eat regularly and determine the kilocalorie content according to the number of servings that you eat at a time.
  • Use this information to calculate the calories and joules.
  • How do food scientists determine the number of kilocalories that are reported on foods?
  • How does your body use this energy?
  • Explain if your body is able to use all of the energy.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.