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What is often used to measure the energy value food?
by burning it, and measuring the calories burned.
Why is it necessary to weigh food before burning?
Weighing food before burning it allows us to measure the amount of energy released during combustion. This information is important for determining the calorie content of the food.
How could kids measure the energy in food in a science lab?
Set up a bunsen, hold the fod over it and measure the burning time.
How is the energy in food compressed?
The energy in food is compressed because of burning process
What is the burning of food into energy called?
combustion
How can students investigate the energy content in food?
Students can investigate the energy content in food by conducting experiments such as burning the food item and measuring the heat released, using a calorimeter to measure the energy content, or researching the nutritional information provided on food labels. They can also compare the energy content of different types of food items using online databases or resources.
How is the energy in food released in to the body?
cellular respiration.
What are exampel's of chemical energy?
A battery Food Burning
What represents an indirect measure of the amount of energy released from food?
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.
Why is oxygen used in food calorimeters?
Oxygen is used in food calorimeters because it is a necessary element for the combustion of food samples. During the process of burning food to measure its energy content, oxygen is required to facilitate the reaction and ensure complete combustion, which determines the amount of energy released during the process.
What is a measure of energy that's produced by food called?
Food energy is usually measured in calories.
Definition of calories?
a measure of energy from food
