Calorie

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/calorie

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the SI unit equivalence?1 calorie is precisely equal to 4.184 joules (J)
2. What is the related concepts?Energy balance, metabolism, thermodynamics, joule (J), kilojoule (kJ)
3. Why do food labels show calories?Food labels show calories so we can see how much energy the food gives us. Knowing the calories helps us choose foods that keep our body healthy.
4. How does the body use calories?Our body uses calories for breathing, moving, and keeping cells working. If we eat more calories than we use, the extra energy can turn into fat.

Thermodynamics: The branch of physics concerned with heat and its relation to other forms of energy and work.
International System of Units (SI): The modern metric system of measurement used globally in science and industry.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The minimum amount of energy the body needs to function at rest.
Energy Balance: The relationship between energy intake (from food) and energy expenditure (through bodily functions and activity).