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Calories are determined by a device called a calorimeter.
a calorie is the amount of energy (heat) released from a food. so that is exactly what a calorimeter does, measures the amount of heat food has given off. A piece of food is massed, ignitted and set inside the calorimeter. a tray of water sits above the ignited food. when the food is burned out, experts analyze the temperature of the water - thus how calories are determined.
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What statement is not true the nutrition fact panel on packaged food tells you?
Calories, or the number of calories you are eating
The Nutrition Facts panel on packaged food tells you?
The serving size and how much calories per serving.
How many calories in a packaged biscuit?
It depends on the type of biscuit. Packaged biscuits usually have the number of calories listed on the back of the packaging.
What is the Max weight gain from 1 pound of food?
The weight gain from food is not determined by the weight of the food, but by the number of calories in food. 3500 calories of food are equal to about one pound of weight (of the person, not the food).
Is noodle a junk food?
According to American researchers, noodles can be junk food when they are fried in oil or packaged. Fried noodles or Instant Noodles are said to have more calories and produce less nutrition.
Are the lists of calories in food always accurate?
For packaged foods, the calorie count is not always accurate. The FDA allows package labels to be off by as much as 20%.
How is the energy value of food determined?
It is determined by the number of calories. 1000 Calories equals one kilocalorie and a daily in take is 2, 500 Calories.
Where can I buy pre-packaged food that is green?
You can buy pre-packaged and pre-frozen green food at your market.
How is space food packaged?
Space food is most packaged in cans and tins. This makes their disposal easy and convenient.
Where can I find more information on packaged food diets?
If you are looking for more information on packaged food diets, the best place to find more information on packaged food diets is on www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Pre-Packaged_Diet_Food.htm
What is a sentence for packaged?
Your order has been packaged.I packaged the customer's food.
Does the total amount of calories taken in from one serving of food include how many grams of sugar there are?
Yes, it does. The total amount of calories must include all sources of calories in order to be accurate. Calories come from Fats, Carbohydrates, and Sugars. (Calories also come from alcohol, but that is usually irrelevant because most packaged foods do not contain alcohol.)
