answersLogoWhite

0

Kilo joules are used to measure the amount of energy stored in food.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The unit of measure for the energy that is stored in foods?

calorie


What does a kcal weigh?

A kilocalorie is not a measure of weight. It is a measure of energy


Foods that are high in energy are high in calories?

Yes. A calorie is just a unit of measure for energy


Nutritionists use what to measure how much energy you get from foods?

Traditionally, this was measured in calories, or Calories (equal to 1000 calories - note the uppercase!). But the tendency is to use the official unit of energy - the Joule. This is the same unit that is used to measure any type of energy.


What is unit of measure for the energy that is stored in food?

The unit of measure for energy stored in food is typically represented in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). This energy is derived from the macronutrients in food such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and is used by the body for various functions and activities.


What are calorie measurdin?

A calorie is a unit of measure for the potenetial energy stored inside of a molecule, or a measure of the amount of energy it takes to raise one gram of water 1 degree celsius.


What is the unit to measure earth heat?

The unit to measure the Earth's heat is usually expressed in joules (J) or calories (cal). This unit quantifies the amount of thermal energy stored within the Earth's systems such as the lithosphere, atmosphere, and oceans.


What is a unit of measure for all forms of energy?

The international unit for energy (and work) is the joule.


What is the unit of energy in foods?

calorie


Which foods have kilojoules?

All foods 'have' kilojoules. A kilojoule is a measure of the amount of energy they can release when we 'burn' them. (You may be more familiar with calories, which are a different sized unit for the same thing). More exactly, all foods release energy when we use them in respiration, and this energy can be measured in kilojoules.


What symbol is used to measure energy?

If you refer to the unit, the international unit for energy is the joule; the symbol is "J".


What does kilojules mean?

Kilojoules, often abbreviated as kJ, is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy contained in food. It is commonly used on nutrition labels to indicate the energy content of foods and drinks.