by burning it, and measuring the calories burned.
Calories
the calorie
calories
Yes, it is a noun. It is a unit of energy, often expressed as heat, or as the energy value of food.
Calorific value. One calorie = 4.178 joule
The amount of oxygen that's consumed when you burn your food is an indirect measure of the amount of energy that's released from the food. Bomb calorimeters are sometimes used to measure the energy content in food.
Yes
Food energy is usually measured in calories.
Joules (J) or kilocalories (cal) (kcal in Europe)
the measure of energy from food
a measure of energy from food
Calories are the standard unit.
Kilo joules are used to measure the amount of energy stored in food.
Like any other energy, the standard unit is the Joule. Calories are also often used.Like any other energy, the standard unit is the Joule. Calories are also often used.Like any other energy, the standard unit is the Joule. Calories are also often used.Like any other energy, the standard unit is the Joule. Calories are also often used.