Understanding Energy Balance and Obesity Quiz

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Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?

ATP is the central link between energy-producing and energy-utilizing systems of the body.

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

4.2 J

How is the energy content of food determined?

By burning a sample of known mass and measuring the energy released via calorimetry.

What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?

<p>cal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?

<p>The heat liberated when food is burned in the air is the same as when it is metabolized in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for the specific heat capacity of water?

<p>Joule (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?

<p>The heat liberated is the same when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the energy content of food determined?

<p>By measuring the energy released via calorimetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?

<p>Calorie (cal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?

<p>ATP is the central link between energy-producing and energy-utilizing systems of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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